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An annotated bibliography for Mt. Shasta compiles resources on its geology, history, Wintu culture, and spiritual legends (like Lemuria), with key examples including the extensive bibliographies from the College of the Siskiyous Library (covering history, folklore, art, and science), William C. Miesse's comprehensive books, and specific entries on Native American lore, exploration, and unique phenomena, guiding researchers through vast, sometimes buried, information. 

Key Resources & Types of Entries:

• College of the Siskiyous (COS) Library: Offers extensive online annotated bibliographies broken into chapters (e.g., History, Legends, Literature, Science), cataloging materials from early explorers like Joaquin Miller and John Muir to modern studies.
• William C. Miesse: Author of the foundational Mount Shasta: An Annotated Bibliography (1993) and Sudden and Solitary: Mount Shasta and Its Artistic Legacy.
• Shasta Public Libraries: Provides access to bibliographies, including those focused on Wintu/Shasta Native American culture and history. 

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Common Themes in Annotations:

• Geology & Exploration: Entries detail volcanic history, glaciers (Whitney, Muir), early surveys (Wilkes), and physical descriptions.
• Native American Culture: Focuses on Wintu traditions, legends (little people, creation stories), and historical interactions.
• Spiritual & Esoteric Lore: Covers Lemurian legends, UFO sightings, New Age beliefs, and the mountain's role as a spiritual center.
• Literature & Art: Highlights poems, stories, and artwork inspired by Shasta, from 19th-century writers to contemporary artists.
• History: Documents land use (logging, railroads), CCC work, and the shifting interpretations of the mountain's significance. 

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How to Use:

• Use the COS Library's structured PDFs to find specific topics (e.g., "Lemuria," "Joaquin Miller").
• Search for Miesse's works for broad, compiled lists.
• Look for entries in bibliographies for specific, often obscure, details. 

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• Mount Shasta Annotated Bibliography - Introduction

  Purpose and Scope. The main purpose of this bibliography is quite simply to present in an organized and accessible manner the wide...

  

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