There is so much more to the story

Cashup’s story is one of success, failure and twists. His legacy continues to help Gordy answer questions about his own life. What could it teach you?

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Sep 17, 2022

Join us on the book tour

Sep 17, 2022

We’re getting ready for the big book tour. Come join us September 19-23. We’ll be adding plenty more appearances everywhere.

Sep 17, 2022

Aug 15, 2022

Let the Basalt Books presses roll!

Aug 15, 2022

Friends, on August 15, the presses will roll at Washington State University Press in Pullman, WA. I'll be there to watch as the first copies of the book “Cashup Davis: The Inspiring Life of a Secret Mentor” begin rolling off the press – literally.

Aug 15, 2022

Jul 15, 2022

Rare photos and pioneer letters, with new revelations

Jul 15, 2022

We have packed this book with rare photos and new insights. As I started researching Cashup’s incredible story, the historical record had some holes in it. One by one, I filled them.

Jul 15, 2022

The Cashup Calendar

August 15, 2022 - Official Publishing Day

August 2022 – Seattle Times Magazine Cover Story

September 19, 2022 – Day One Book Tour. Public welcome! Books available at each event. Gordy Davis and Jeff Burnside at each event.

9:30am Pullman: WSU President Kirk Schulz hosts a news conference at the WSU Alumni Center on the Cashup Davis Balcony. Public welcome.
Noon Colfax: Whitman County Library book reading, discussion, book signing. Whitman County Historical Society event with Cashup’s telescope, hat and sword!
1:15pm: Summit of Steptoe Butte. Commemoration of Cashup Davis.
2:15pm: Oakesdale Museum. Book reading and book signing, discussion.
4:30pm-6:00pm: Auntie’s Bookstore, downtown Spokane. Book signing.
6:00pm-8:00pm: The Onion meeting room. Book reading, signing, optional dinner and drinks.
September 20, 2022: Day Two Book Tour. Seattle. Public welcome!
7:00pm: Elliott Bay Book, Capitol Hill, Seattle. Book reading, signing.

September 21, 2022: Day Three Book Tour. Seattle.

11:00am: KING 5 ‘New Day’ live in studio. Watch us from home!

5:00pm-8:30pm: Rainier Club dinner, wine, authors’ interview, discussion, book signing, book reading. For invitation, contact jeffburnside@outlook.com

September 23, 2022: Day Four Book Tour. Kirkland. Public welcome.

5:00pm-8:00pm: Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery, book signing. Jeff will be there. Gordy unable to join us.

October 3, 2022: Day Five Book Tour. Seattle. Public welcome.

6:00pm: Third Place Books, Seward Park location. Legendary reporter Julie Blacklow will interview Jeff Burnside about the book and its lessons drawn. Book signing, discussion.