The Mail Must Go Through, A Canyon Adventure - Hardcover

Ron Swisher

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0967772907 ISBN 13: 9780967772905

Publisher: T. R. B. Publishing (HI), 1999

Synopsis

This true story is told in an interesting manor that adds 'life' to the way mail is delivered by mules every day to the most remote Indian village in the United States.

A letter narrates, in simple verse, its journey from any city to Supai Arizona, a Havasupai Indian village at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Along the way it meets other pieces of mail such as Maggie Magazine, Reggie Registered, Chunky and a box of baby chicks. Because the residents of Supai must get their groceries by mule train mail, the letter gets a look at the only walk-in freezer in the US Postal system and meets French Fry Pierre, Henry Hot Dog and Sloppy Joe. After being strapped to the backs of the mules for the 8 mile journey to the bottom of the canyon the mule train encounters a flash flood that threatens the mail, the mules and the humans in charge.

A delightful way to learn something new about the mail, mules and the intriguing Havasupai Indian Tribe.

About this title

From the Publisher:

This book was first written with the thought of selling it in Post Offices across the nation, it was then decided it best to make it available to the public by offering it over the web and through the mail. The author/publisher mortgaged his home so he could get it in print. It is an important story to be told. A story written with children in mind, but one that grabs the attention of readers of all ages.

The book contains a full page Glossary to make it a very important educational tool.

From the Author:

I made three trips into Havasu Canyon to visit the village of Supai where the Havasupai Indians live. The first trip was business/pleasure. The second trip was to research and write the book. The third trip was with my son Gary, the illustrator and my two grandchildren who are featured in the book. Any writer with knowledge of the US Mail and who had experienced the Canyon could write this book, but I believe the most outstanding element of the book is the fantastic art work in the 32 pages of 8 1/2 by 11 full color art work inspired by his trek into the canyon to make the sketches and photos during that week he spent in the Canyon. At the time he was Director of Art and Design for Hot Wheels Division of Mattel. He is now making plans to start his own toy company. I am proud of the book, but mostly proud and pleased with the work Gary Swisher did painting each page and providing a full page of photos from our last trip.

About this edition

• Publisher: T. R. B. Publishing (HI)
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0967772907
• ISBN 13: 9780967772905
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Gary Swisher