The 2005 Periscope - Water Stories

"The Power of Water Is Far Greater Than That Of Gold And Silver" observed Coachella Valley naturalist, Paul Wilhelm. "It is the one thing on this little oasis earth without which we cannot live for long. On hot desert sands, dehydrated seekers of the yellow metal do not cry out for the gold that lured them there; they cry for water." Perhaps only people of a desert look upon water with such respect. Coachella Valley Historical Society, 2005, 44 pages, paperback