Domain of the Cavemen gives an excellent history of the development, progress, and protection of what is now known at the "Oregon
Caves National Monument." Written by historian Stephen R. Mark, it is
described as a historic research study, which it certainly is, but it flows very easily for the casual reader as well.
It starts with how much of the exploration and westward expansion skipped over the Illinois Valley in Josephine County due to its' wild and rugged terrain. It moves through the history of Elijah Davidson's discovery of the cave, to individuals trying to lay claim to the cave, on to dismissal of the caves as being "insignificant," to finally setting the area aside as a National Monument, and recognition of the treasure that the "Oregon Caves" really are.
It starts with how much of the exploration and westward expansion skipped over the Illinois Valley in Josephine County due to its' wild and rugged terrain. It moves through the history of Elijah Davidson's discovery of the cave, to individuals trying to lay claim to the cave, on to dismissal of the caves as being "insignificant," to finally setting the area aside as a National Monument, and recognition of the treasure that the "Oregon Caves" really are.
Domain of the Cavemen can be purchased now for just $14.95
or at the Josephine Historical Society's Bookshop located in the Research Library at 512 K Street, Grants Pass; or at their Online Bookshop.
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