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A Fame Not Easily Forgotten: An Autobiography of Eureka Springs by June Westphal & Catharine Osterhage Second Edition | Hardcover This compelling regional history explores the unique origins of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, a town unlike other 1880s boomtowns. Rather than attracting fortune-seekers, Eureka Springs became a destination for those seeking healing, drawn by its famed natural springs believed to possess restorative powers. Authors June Westphal and Catharine Osterhage spent four years uncovering rare photographs, firsthand accounts, and obscure historical records to tell the story of the "Town That Water Built." This Second Edition was published in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library, making it especially appealing to collectors and local history enthusiasts. Details: * Hardcover * Second Edition * Regional / Arkansas History * Illustrated with rare historical photographs * ISBN: 9780978601447 * Publisher: Basin Books, LLC A must-have for readers interested in Arkansas history, Eureka Springs, historic health resorts, or American town development.