John Clum was truly a man of his times.  Weather Observer, Indian Agent, Mayor, Publisher, Attorney, Postal Inspector, Postmaster, Lecturer, and more, he was witness to, and played a key role in, the opening of two frontiers.  While much ink and film has been spent on any number of old-west luminaries, the life, times, and adventures of John Clum can rival any of them.

The above links provides a brief bio of John Clum; the "Early Years" reflecting the content of Nantan: Volume 1, and the "Later Years" reflecting the content of Nantan: Volume 2.