During the 1860s; the Missouri River served as a natural highway; through snags and rapids; from St. Louis to Fort Benton for steamboats bringing Yankees and Rebels and their families to the remote Montana territory. The migration transformed the Upper Missouri region from the isolation of the fur trade era to the raucous gold rush days that would keep the region in turmoil for decades. The influx of newcomers involved its share of dramatic episodes; including the explosion of the Chippewa triggered by a drunken crew member; the mystery of the fugitive James-Younger gang and Colonel Everton Conger�s journey from capturing John Wilkes Booth to the Montana Supreme Court. Acclaimed historian Ken Robison reveals the thrilling history behind this war-weary wave of migration seeking opportunity on Montana�s wild and scenic frontier.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful photo essay of important Charleston housesBy Jon L AlbeeNot to be confused with its cousin-publication and much more expensive. THE PRESERVATION OF CHARLESTON. this book is a truly lovely presentation of a representative sample of Charleston houses. interiors. and gardens. Despite some well-written chapters at the front of the book describing some unique features of Charleston architecture (such as wrought iron. churches. gardens. etc...). this book is. without question. about the photography. As such. you really need to buy the hardcover edition of the book and steer well clear of the e-book.The selection of sites is. as you would expect. far from comprehensive. but is a lovely representative sample of important structures nonetheless. The photography is a nearly perfect balance of exterior. interior. and detail shots that form a beautiful and engaging photo essay. My gauge for books like this is if I can truly get the feeling for a place while browsing. and this book delivers. Youre immersed in Charleston. It works.The framing text is minimal. giving only the most summary historical contexts to help understand the life of the structures. One of the things I learned about some of the houses in Charleston is that quite a few of the outbuildings at a given homesite may actually predate the primary structure itself. I had never thought of that before and. in fact. the building on the cover of the book is one such structure.The book is not intended to be an academic study or a tool for practicing professionals. Its intended to appeal to the general public with more than a passing interest in the fascinating buildings that make Charleston the national treasure it really is.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. just beautifulBy Jan JLove this book. Ive visited Charleston twice and out of all the picture books on Charleston. I like this one best.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. What a beautiful book! The photography is wonderfulBy CustomerWhat a beautiful book! The photography is wonderful. I want to jump on a plane and go right down to Charleston today.
