Call of the Headwaters
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- Synopsis
- Author David Miller has lived his entire life in the part of southwest Montana that is called the Headwaters of the Missouri River, where three rivers converge to become the Missouri. In this self-published volume he has compiled a short history of the area. He includes passages from the diaries of Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and others in their party who were among the earliest white explorers in this part of the West. Miller also draws on stories he uncovered while researching his own family history, as well as articles from local newspapers of the 1800's. He explores the beginnings of different cities, some of which are mere ghost towns today, and the founding of state parks that are significant to the Headwaters area. Other stories recount the lives of colorful pioneer families and individuals who endured and overcame the hardships of early life on the prairie. Many of the stories detail the interactions of early white settlers with the Indians who frequented the area for hunting and trading. The book pays homage to the business people, railroaders, miners, and cement workers of the previous centuries, just a few of those who have made the Headwaters area what it is today. In his foreword, Miller acknowledges that more needs to be written about the contributions of the farmers and ranchers who were among the first permanent settlers.
- Copyright:
- 1998
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 134 Pages
- Publisher:
- MORRIS PUBLISHING
- Date of Addition:
- 03/17/17
- Copyrighted By:
- David A. Miller
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs
- Submitted By:
- Richard James
- Proofread By:
- Beverly Cory
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.