heat. The stock speculators and swindlers were the only ones who really made out. Construction of mills, pipelines, roads, etc. (such as at Panamint City in Surprise Canyon) were often stalling tactics so that the swindlers could drive the price of the stock up, and then sell out before the mill went into operation and revealed that the stock was worthless. Sure there was usually ore, and often small very rich surface pockets, perfect for luring in naive investors, but not worth the millions of 1870's dollars invested. For anyone interested in the history of this region, I highly recommend this book.

--Larry Tidball

Late last summer Henry told me he would like to go Desert Peaking, as he "thought" he was very close to finishing the List. He said he "thought" he lacked Porter Peak. I said I would guide him to Porter, if he would lead me to Mt. Palmer--both fine summits overlooking Death Valley. Well, after a false hike route start for the mountain, we did reach Porter on Tue afternoon, Sept 24, to which he responded, "I THINK I have just finished the List!". Two days later, as promised, he coached me to Mt. Palmer, which suddenly became a favorite spire of mine. Here you have "The Thinker" on the flat acreage of Porter Peak. Subsequently, he has found he has done the complete DPS Peak List and is no longer a Thinker. I understand he was confirmed as a List Finisher at the December DPS meeting. Well done, Sir! I admire your ambitions and long endurance! I was most happy to be with you on this occasion! I am still working on the List & have enough more to go that I cannot yet be called a Thinker. --His Friend, Bob Greenawalt (12/91)

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