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|  | | Across the Sweet Grass Hills
A romantic historical, Across the Sweet Grass Hills, is more than a love story. It is the story of a man, a woman, and a people, all trapped by the events of the brutal Marias Massacre of 1870. Winner of the 2001 WILLA AWARD from Women Writing the West.
After attacking bandits kill their guide and leave Elizabeth Ralston's father gravely wounded, Elizabeth and her father are stranded in the
Montana wilderness with little chance of survival. Then Red Eagle, a Pikuni "half breed", finds them and tries to help them. But Elizabeth doesn't trust Red Eagle. She believes all Indians are savage and not trustworthy.
Ironically, trapped by events, Liza is forced to put aside her old prejudices and adapt to a new way of life. As she begans to embrace the Pikuni culture and people, as well as accept the love she feels for Red Eagle, she is c | |  | | Ankle High and Knee Deep
Colicky horses, trucks high-centered in pastures, late nights spent in barns birthing calves--the trials and tribulations of farm and ranch life are as central to its experience as amber waves of grain and Sunday dinners at the ranch house. Ankle High and Knee Deep collects together essays about lessons learned by ranch women, cowgirls, and farmers about what they’ve learned while standing in or stepping out of “mud, manure, and other offal” in their day to day lives on the land.
This collection of entertaining and inspirational voices offers unique perspectives on relationships, loss, love, marriage, and parenting and other universal issues. These are contemporary accounts of women struggling to keep a lifestyle intact, recollections of childhoods spent in open spaces, and tales of overcoming obstacles--inspirational reading for city dwellers and country folk, alike. | |  | | Black Bart: The Poet Bandit
Dubbed Black Bart, the Poet Bandit , Charles Bowles was an enigma. A poet and a gentleman, his manner belied his identity as the most successful stage bandit in California history.
| |  | | Historic Redwood National and State Parks
If redwood trees could share their stories, what would they say? Some of these giants are thousands of years old, but all have witnessed some truly unique moments in history.
Historic Redwood National and State Parks is a vibrant collection of essays sharing different parts of Redwood National Park’s history, from the Native Americans and the early explorers to park visitors today. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service and learn more about the cultural, political, and natural history of Redwood National and State Parks. | |  | | Images of The State of Jefferson
With more than 200 photos, this is a survey/photographic history of the "mythical" State of Jefferson, that place that still struggles to maintain its identity. Bordering Oregon/CA, it is a region filled with fascinating history and independent people. From first contact, through the present day, this is a great survey of the region.
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features more than 7 counties, in Northern California and Southern Oregon
history of the State of Jefferson "movement"
covers the natural wonders, early history, later history, and present day
| |  | | One Room: Schools and Schoolteachers in the Pioneer West
There was a time in American history when almost every child who was not taught at home was educated in a small, often isolated, one-room school...Quite often, teachers had to rotate between schools because there were too few qualified teachers.
A fond recollection of the West’s one-room school houses, this book celebrates an American institution with stories of heroism and perseverance. Illustrated with archival images of classrooms and students, One Room reflects the earnest striving and innocent hopes of pioneers forging communities. Learn about the unsung and yet mythical frontiersmen and women who “civilized” the west, the children who attended one-room schools, and the teachers who faced hardships on the frontier, including blizzards, fires, and teaching the three “R’s.” | |  | | Postcards from the State of Jefferson
Historic postcards from all around the "State of Jefferson," which includes Northern CA and Southern Oregon. Over 200 fascinating photos reveal the unique geographic and historic locations.
From Arcadia Publishing this book refers to the rugged region located in Northern California and Southern Oregon. Gail L. Jenner, an Award-winning author, has joined with local historian Bernita L. Tickner, to provide an overview of this fascinating history and geography. Jenner is the author of 12 books and many articles and stories. She has appeared in several television series, including "How the States got Their Shapes," “Mysteries at the Museum,” in addition to Fox’s “Legends & Lies,” and Oregon’s PBS special on “The State of Jefferson” (which won a Spur Award for Best Documentary from WW | |  | | Sourdough Biscuits and Pioneer Pies: The Old West Baking Book
Not just a cookbook of over 120 vintage recipes, this is also a history of those pioneers and early settlers who created recipes and cooked/baked with creativity. It features family and vintage recipes that have been gathered from many individuals, including sourdough and cast iron cooking. Also features color photos and many historic photos, too. A beautiful hardbound cookbook, it reached the Top 100 of Best Western cookbooks in its first two weeks on amazon.com.
How Did Pioneers in the Old West Do It?
Living in the Old West required not only stamina, but innovation. Imagine putting a cake together without fresh supplies, measuring spoons, or a dedicated work area; imagine baking that cake without a thermometer, steady heat, or a timer. Sourdough Biscuits and Pioneer Pie shares the baking secrets of Native American ranch house cooks, chuck wagon chefs, and wagon train homemakers, with over a hundred Old West recipes—updated and kitchen tested. Classic dutch-oven and cast-iron techniques are also included. Laced among classic baked goods recipe | |  | | The State of Jefferson: Then & Now
Using a compilation of both recent and past photographs, gathered from private and public sources, a second volume of photographs on the "mythical" but dynamic and persistent "State of Jefferson."
178 B& W photos
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Then and Now photos of places, people, events from around the State of Jefferson, the region bordering the CA/Oregon border | |  | | Western Siskiyou County: Gold and Dreams
Nestled in the northern California mountains, the area of the Klamath, Salmon, and Scott Rivers, lies Western Siskiyou County. The region is rich in history, from its Shasta and Karuk roots and the 1849 gold rush, and into the 21st century.
This anecdotal history brings to life the people and places within this rugged but beautiful land. More than 130 historical photographs bring the early pioneers and original habitants to life. |
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