It Happened in Montana (It Happened In Series) - Softcover

Crutchfield, James

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Synopsis

Author James A . Crutchfield has mined thirty-five of the most colorful episodes from Montana's provacative past--from the first glimpse of French explorers of the "Shining Mountains" in 1743 to the attempt ot round up the wild horses of the Pryor Mountains. These episodes are a lively look at life in the Wild West.

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About the Author

Jim Crutchfield is a popular western historian and the author of numerous books, including It Happened in Texas, It Happened in Washington, and other It Happened In books.

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True Tales from the Last Best Place

From the battle of the Little Bighorn to the killer quake of 1959, It Happened in Montana offers a unique look at intriguing people and episodes from the history of Big Sky Country.

Learn about John Colter's famous and harrowing flight to freedom. Meet the cowboys who first drove dusty herds of Texas longhorns north across the Yellowstone River. And read about Hollywood stars the likes of Myrna Loy and Gary Cooper―screen legends who found their start in the state.

In an easy-to-read style that's entertaining and informative, popular western historian James A. Crutchfield recounts some of the most captivating moments from the history of Montana.

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