
The Silence and The Sun
An historical account of the people, places, and events near old Route 66, and railroad communities in the Eastern Mojave Desert, California
Celebrate the Centennial of Route 66 with the 3rd edition of The Silence and The Sun.
In 1999, Joe de Kehoe began transcribing oral history tapes for the Mojave Desert Archives, adding great value to the Oral History Program. In the early 2000s, Joe began conducting oral history interviews on his own, gaining access to collections of historical photographs in private hands. His geographical focus was roughly along old Route 66 in the California Desert. This work, which spanned a decade, resulted in his writing and publishing The Silence and The Sun: An historical account of people, places and events on old Route 66 and railroad communities in the Eastern Mojave Desert, California. The latest edition contains all the material in the first editions and more - newly discovered historical photographs, new stories, and contributions from Steve Reyes, Francis Blake, and Roger Hatheway.









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About the Author
“Joe de Kehoe is relentless about history. A retired geologist ... de Kehoe loves nothing more than to hang out with ghosts for days at a stretch in the mind-melting Mojave Desert of eastern San Bernardino County.” - Kevin Gerrity, The Bakersfield Californian Staff Writer
Find out more about Joe de Kehoe's history, expertise, and passions.