Ebenezer Bryce
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Product Details
Publisher: HB Books
Release Date: January 24, 2023
Formats: Paperback, Ebook
ISBN: PB: 978-1-7343885-7-2; EB: 978-1-7343885-8-9
Trim: 7 x 10
Page Count: 78
Bryce Canyon National Park’s Namesake
Herb Bryce
For the first time in history discover the story of breathtaking Bryce Canyon’s namesake—the indomitable homesteader Ebenezer Bryce.
“It’s a helluva place to lose a cow.” —Ebenezer Bryce
The towering hoodoos of Bryce Canyon have long inspired and awed those lucky enough to catch a glimpse. Now for the first time comes the story of the park’s namesake, the rugged pioneer Ebenezer Bryce. Complete with original family photos, gorgeous shots of Bryce Canyon National Park, and never-before-heard stories of early American homesteaders, this charming history reveals how an extraordinary canyon received its present-day name.
Through family lore and historical research Herb Bryce, a direct descendant of Ebenezer, shares the captivating story of how the Bryce family name came to adorn one of America’s most beautiful parks. Follow Ebenezer from his humble beginnings in Scotland to his journey across the United States and eventual settlement with his wife and children in a desert of exceptional beauty—a destination that is now visited by more than 2 million people per year.
About the Author
Herb Bryce was born in rural Arizona in 1933 and moved extensively throughout his childhood and teenage years. After serving four years in the navy, he graduated from Arizona State University. He pursued a career in the sciences and served as division chair of physical sciences at Citrus College and as dean of science and mathematics at Seattle Central College. He has a passion for the arts and is a cofounder of ShoreLake Arts. Herb currently lives in Shoreline, Washington. His philosophy is that service is the rent we pay for living.
Visit the author’s website at herbbryce.com