The Grand Canyon's Uncle Jimmy Owens

By Albert L Lecount

Book Overview

Rediscover the legacy of Uncle Jimmy Owens, legendary hunter and conservationist.

In 1906, James "Uncle Jimmy" Owens, at the request of Teddy Roosevelt, moved to the remote North Rim of the Grand Canyon to help control the mountain lion population. Passionate about wildlife, Uncle Jimmy started out as a quiet unassuming cowboy on a cattle ranch in Texas before taking a job as a buffalo warden in Yellowstone and meeting the future president who would change the course of his life. He spent twenty-three years acquainting himself with the cliffs of the Grand Canyon, where one slip could mean instant death, before fading into obscurity.

Join author Albert L. LeCount as he delves into the fascinating life of a forgotten man.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467147427
• ISBN13: 9781467147422
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"