The Bad Old Days of Montana celebrates the state’s glorious and
rowdy past. Many people born and bred here relish just how
“bad” things used to be: the terrain, the inhabitants and
especially the quality of whiskey. It almost goes without saying
that Montana had all the characteristic wild west elements — and
in abundance! The chapters focus on the infamous and notorious
rather than the law-abiding and civic-minded settlers. These pages,
like the state, recount the tales of people who came west seeking
if not their fortune, at least opportunity. It is no secret that
Montana was settled by the adventurous willing to brave the harsh
conditions and to prevail. Whether on the right or the wrong side
of the law, all settlers and pioneers made unique contributions to
the state’s complex culture. Certainly, in the nineteenth
century, Montana was not for the faint of heart. Beginning with the
Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804 as the origins of the mountain
men, the book will offer a variety of strange tales, ranging from
vigilanteeism to the heyday of the Copper Kings. Many such tales
were influenced by too much whiskey and greed. This book is an
account of the misfits, outlaws and rugged individuals who cast
their mark on this most remarkable state. Populated by the native
tribes before “discovery” by Lewis and Clark at the headwaters
of the Missouri River, the land that would become known as Montana
was traversed by mountain men, mined by gold and mineral seekers
and ranched and harvested by the homesteaders. Throughout these
varied waves of discovery and settlement, this book explores the
less-than-savory dealings, the early attempts at law and order
(which often failed or had questionable results), and the myriad of
colorful characters and events that made Montana what it is today.
General
| Imprint: |
Two Dot Books
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Bad Old Days of Montana |
| Release date: |
August 2023 |
| Authors: |
Randi Samuelson-Brown
|
| Dimensions: |
223 x 153 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
234 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4930-6726-8 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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| LSN: |
1-4930-6726-5 |
| Barcode: |
9781493067268 |
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