HUSH of the Night

HUSH of the NightHush of the Night tells the story of the discovery of the Carlsbad Caverns from the point of view of the resident bat colony. Young colony member Hush foresees serious trouble the day a giant invades the bat roost. The giant (Jim White, a young cowboy), has decided to explore the mysterious cavern itself. He discovers its astonishing size and magnificent scenic rooms. The colony struggles to defend its private home. The battle reaches a climax the

Hush of the Night tells the story of the discovery of the Carlsbad Caverns from the point of view of the resident bat colony. Young colony member Hush foresees serious trouble the day a giant invades the bat roost. The giant (Jim White, a young cowboy), has decided to explore the mysterious cavern itself. He discovers its astonishing size and magnificent scenic rooms. The colony struggles to defend its private home. The battle reaches a climax the following year when Jim plus two other cowboys clump into the roost while Hush is cradling a new-born son. One cowboy foolishly fires a gun to arouse the bats. Hush flees with her son to the cavernÕs deepest and off-limits level, ignoring the warnings, and soon finds herself trapped. Her heroism, however, in the subsequent events brings the story to a joyful conclusion. Throughout the tale, the portrayal of bat life points up the ecological importance of these small mammals and also stirs oneÕs sense of wonder.