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Books about the western US
Posted on 9/25/22 at 6:02 am
Posted on 9/25/22 at 6:02 am
I just returned from a trip to Montana/west Glacier and am now fascinated about the area and the "wild west" in general.
Any must reads? Looking for non fiction and am half way through Louis and Clark.
Thanks!!
Any must reads? Looking for non fiction and am half way through Louis and Clark.
Thanks!!
Posted on 9/25/22 at 1:48 pm to LSURoss
Just finished up “ the big burn” by Timothy Egan about the 1910 huge fire in Montana . Pretty easy read
I also liked “ dreams of el dorado” by HW brands
I also liked “ dreams of el dorado” by HW brands
Posted on 9/25/22 at 10:52 pm to LSURoss
The Old West by Time-Life books
A 26 volume history of the West by leading historians of the day. Even-handed but pre-PC. The illustrations are absolutely jaw-dropping; the books will keep you engrossed for months. You can find used sets online, or try your local public library.
A 26 volume history of the West by leading historians of the day. Even-handed but pre-PC. The illustrations are absolutely jaw-dropping; the books will keep you engrossed for months. You can find used sets online, or try your local public library.
Posted on 9/25/22 at 11:20 pm to LSURoss
Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose
Klondike by Pierre Berton
Klondike by Pierre Berton
Posted on 9/26/22 at 9:54 am to LSURoss
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Wow!
Agree. I would love those.
Posted on 9/28/22 at 1:26 pm to LSURoss
Empire of the Summer Moon by SC Gwynne - about the Comanche Indians
The Emerald Mile by Keven Fedarko - about the Grand Canyon
The Indifferent Stars Above by Daniel James Brown - about the Donner Party
Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer - about the Mormons out west...batshit crazy btw
The Emerald Mile by Keven Fedarko - about the Grand Canyon
The Indifferent Stars Above by Daniel James Brown - about the Donner Party
Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer - about the Mormons out west...batshit crazy btw
Posted on 9/30/22 at 4:13 am to LSURoss
Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides.
I listened to the audiobook, it was long at 20 hours, but his writing style really brings the history to life so it flew by.
Kit Carson was like the Forest Gump of that era, he seemed to be involved with nearly every major event in the West over 30 years.
I'm too lazy to give a summary but this is the blurb from Amazon:
If you want a glimpse at what the book is about before investing 20 hours of listening or 600 pages of reading check out this hour long interview with the author LINK
The interviewer also does a podcast called Mountain & Prairie where most of the topics are related to the West and he has regular book recommendations about the West LINK
And after skimming his recommendations I saw another one I read years ago that is kind of a mandatory reading when studying the west, Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey. It focuses on his time as a park ranger in Utah and covers a variety of topics impacting the West. He is a bit of a nutter but still entertaining to read.
I listened to the audiobook, it was long at 20 hours, but his writing style really brings the history to life so it flew by.
Kit Carson was like the Forest Gump of that era, he seemed to be involved with nearly every major event in the West over 30 years.
I'm too lazy to give a summary but this is the blurb from Amazon:
quote:
In the summer of 1846, the Army of the West marched through Santa Fe, en route to invade and occupy the Western territories claimed by Mexico. Fueled by the new ideology of “Manifest Destiny,” this land grab would lead to a decades-long battle between the United States and the Navajos, the fiercely resistant rulers of a huge swath of mountainous desert wilderness.
At the center of this sweeping tale is Kit Carson, the trapper, scout, and soldier whose adventures made him a legend. Sides shows us how this illiterate mountain man understood and respected the Western tribes better than any other American, yet willingly followed orders that would ultimately devastate the Navajo nation. Rich in detail and spanning more than three decades, this is an essential addition to our understanding of how the West was really won
If you want a glimpse at what the book is about before investing 20 hours of listening or 600 pages of reading check out this hour long interview with the author LINK
The interviewer also does a podcast called Mountain & Prairie where most of the topics are related to the West and he has regular book recommendations about the West LINK
And after skimming his recommendations I saw another one I read years ago that is kind of a mandatory reading when studying the west, Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey. It focuses on his time as a park ranger in Utah and covers a variety of topics impacting the West. He is a bit of a nutter but still entertaining to read.
This post was edited on 9/30/22 at 4:45 am
Posted on 9/30/22 at 10:03 am to Narbona
I have The Old West series by Time-Life also.Enjoyed it immensely.Some of them I have read twice.
Posted on 10/2/22 at 10:30 pm to LSURoss
Bernard DeVoto’s trilogy: Across the Wide Missouri. Year of Decision. The Course of Empire. Written in mid-twentieth century, accurate and not politically correct.
Posted on 10/5/22 at 2:47 pm to LSURoss
One for the Blackbird and One for the Crow by Olivia Hawker
Close Range: Wyoming Stories by Annie Proulx
August by Callan Wink
Plainsong by Kent Haruf
Close Range: Wyoming Stories by Annie Proulx
August by Callan Wink
Plainsong by Kent Haruf
Posted on 10/7/22 at 4:54 am to mattytiger123
Wow, this thread keeps giving! I've got a ton to read now!
Posted on 10/7/22 at 6:34 pm to LSURoss
Yeah this thread has definitely given me a few options as well I wasn’t aware of
Posted on 10/7/22 at 8:42 pm to LSURoss
Check out Astoria by Peter Stark. It’s about the first attempt to establish a permanent trading post on the Pacific Northwest coast. I personally found their journey far more interesting than Louis and Clark’s
Posted on 10/9/22 at 10:15 pm to LSURoss
I listened to Dreams of El Dorado a few months back cause I also wanted to get a good general overview. It was exactly what I needed. Covered all the major parts and gave a good overall timeline.
Posted on 10/11/22 at 8:28 am to LSURoss
I started a thread on this book and it got no replies, but do yourself a favor and read Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey.
It’s about the Moab/Arches area and was written in the 60s. It’s one of my favorite books I’ve read recently.
It’s about the Moab/Arches area and was written in the 60s. It’s one of my favorite books I’ve read recently.
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