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The Shoshoni tribe once occupied a huge region that included portions of Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming and Montana. The author tells the story of these proud people and their struggle to adapt to the massive cultural changes that have occurred during the past 150 years.

"Place names are like the historical markers past which we all speed in our motor cars, too preoccupied to stop and enjoy them, " says author Doug Brokenshire. Strait of Juan de Fuca, Puyallup, Anacortes, Walla Walla -- these are some of the place names of Washington State. Scratch the surface and you will uncover a wealth of lore, legend, and local flavor.

Easy to use historical guidebook, whether you are in an armchair or an automobile; this book is divided into sections on the history, diaries, and noteworthy sites along this important historic trail that led 19th century emigrants westward to the West. Contemporary and historical photographs illustrate the book throughout.

"Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press"This is the story of the other side of Colorado's best-known mountain- the region west of Pikes Peak. It includes stories of the first settlers and the founders of towns. It also tells of the bust years between world wars when the railroad tracks were pulled up and many communities vanished.

Offers a description of the history of the Oregon Trail - from past to present. This book features a blend of maps, guides, emigrant diaries, journals, and old drawings as well as photographs of important locations along the trail.

A survey of the lifeways of Idaho's native people, including the Kutenai, Kalispel, Coeur d'Alene, Nez Perce, Shoshone-Bannock, and Northern Paiute. It helps scholars, teachers and students understand and communicate the cultural realities of Indian life.