Tales of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Penn's Woods

Book excerpt: Tales of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Penn's Woods is a story of triumph and tragedy and reveals how ordinary people can become heroes in extraordinary times. Historically accurate, CCC Camp One comes alive as ethnically diverse young men work in the forests to save the environment. Additionally, well-defined characters undergo hazardous duties, fight their fear of failure, make lasting friendships, suffer the reality of death, and ultimately mature, compelling the reader to keep turning pages. This book is a compilation of nearly thirty years of CCC research. During that time, I have been privileged to meet and talk with over one thousand CCC veterans. Many of these men became my best friends. Practically all have passed on to Chapter Eternal. These men shared with me information, stories, and lore that have found their way into this work of historical fiction.