Book Description
From President Cleveland’s alleged love child to the UFO highway, Idaho Myths and Legends of makes history fun and pulls back the curtain on some of the Gem State’s most fascinating and compelling stories.
Author : Randy Stapilus
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 18,53 MB
Release : 2020-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1493040383
From President Cleveland’s alleged love child to the UFO highway, Idaho Myths and Legends of makes history fun and pulls back the curtain on some of the Gem State’s most fascinating and compelling stories.
Author : Baktash Vafaei
Publisher : StateGuides
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 13,62 MB
Release :
Category : Travel
ISBN :
Enigmatic Idaho: Small Towns, Big Stories takes you on a fascinating journey to the Gem State, introducing you to the hidden stories and secrets of its small towns. This book invites you to discover the beauty of the unknown and explore the often-overlooked pearls of Idaho. Idaho's quaint little towns reveal a rich history that extends far beyond the main streets. These places are marked by the stories of their inhabitants, the pioneers and settlers who once came here to seek their fortune. From the old trading posts to the historic inner cities, these cities tell stories of discovery, challenges and successes. Enigmatic Idaho: Small Towns, Big Stories takes you through dreamy villages whose charm and history are often overlooked. You will learn about the rich cultural traditions and heritage of these communities that make up the essence of Idaho. From festivals to the local art scene, from handicrafts to culinary delights, these small towns offer a wide range of experiences. One of the most fascinating features of this book is the opportunity to meet people who bring these small towns to life. You will hear the stories of the locals who share their knowledge and passion for their communities. These encounters allow you to experience firsthand the warmth and hospitality of Idaho. Enigmatic Idaho: Small Towns, Big Stories is an invitation to discover the hidden treasures and secrets amidst the beauty of Idaho. It brings the small towns to life and shows that even in the most remote corners of this state, there are big stories waiting to be told.
Author : Justin Smith
Publisher :
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 22,72 MB
Release : 2022-03-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781772761689
Idaho History 1800 to Present began in 2019 as a Facebook group to share the rich history of Idaho's territorial years. The Idaho History 1800 to Present group is now the largest Idaho history group on Facebook with more than 40,000 members sharing pictures and information about Idaho's colourful past. Idaho History 1800 to Present offers us a window into the past, showing life as it was then, and stirring in us the emotions of wonder and curiosity about those who have gone before us and the lives they lived. With more than 130 photographs, many of them seen here for the first time, Idaho History 1800 to Present offers a stunning portrait of this one of a kind state.
Author : Ella Elizabeth Clark
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 25,37 MB
Release : 1966
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780806120874
Myths, personal narratives and historical traditions reveal beliefs and customs of twelve Indian tribes who once lived in the states of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming
Author : Wayne C. Sparling
Publisher : Caxton Press
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 38,26 MB
Release : 1974
Category : History
ISBN : 9780870042294
Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press When mineral riches were found in southern Idaho "boomtowns" arose across this rugged land. When the mining activity ceased these towns were quickly abandoned yet they still stand; a testimony to the vagaries of life in the frontier in pursuit of gold and silver.
Author : M. Terry Thompson
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 40,48 MB
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780803217645
The rich storytelling traditions of Salish-speaking peoples in the Pacific Northwest of North America are showcased in this anthology of story, legend, song, and oratory. From the Bitterroot Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, Salish-speaking communities such as the Bella Coola, Shuswap, Tillamook, Quinault, Colville-Okanagan, Coeur d'Alene, and Flathead have always been guided and inspired by the stories of previous generations. Many of the most influential and powerful of those tales appear in this volume.øSalish Myths and Legends features an array of Trickster stories centered on Coyote, Mink, and other memorable characters, as well as stories of the frightening Basket Ogress, accounts of otherworldly journeys, classic epic cycles such as South Wind?s Journeys and the Bluejay Cycle, tales of such legendary animals as Beaver and Lady Louse from the beginning of time, and stories that explain why things are the way they are. The anthology also includes humorous traditional tales, speeches, and fascinating stories of encounters with whites, including ?Circling Raven and the Jesuits.?øøTranslated by leading scholars working in close collaboration with Salish storytellers, these stories are certain to entertain and provoke, vividly testifying to the enduring power of storytelling in Native communities.
Author : Ednor Therriault
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 27,52 MB
Release : 2018-12-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1493032151
The world's first designated national park, Yellowstone is famous for its steaming geysers, bubbling mud pots, and wildlife-caused traffic jams. But few people may know about the many Native American tribes that visited the area long before John Colter "discovered" it, how one man nearly decimated the park's bison population, or the strange music that emanates from Yellowstone Lake. Each episode included in this book explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in Yellowstone National Park’s history. From rumors of ghosts in the iconic Old Faithful Inn to Bigfoot sightings throughout the park, Myths and Legends of Yellowstone makes history fun and pulls back the curtain on some of this national treasure's most fascinating and compelling stories.
Author : Federal Writers' Project (Idaho)
Publisher :
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 44,21 MB
Release : 1939
Category : Folklore
ISBN :
Author : Barbara Marriott, Ph.D
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 42,49 MB
Release : 2015-09-07
Category : History
ISBN : 1493015850
Part of our new and growing Myths, Mysteries and Legends series, Myths, Mysteries and Legends of New Mexico explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in the Land of Enchantment's history. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested in New Mexico history. Stories include the mysterious disappearance of lawyer and civic leader Albert J. Fountain—a man known both for defending Billy the Kid and for taking on cattle rustlers—and his little boy, Henry; the near discovery of when humans first came to America by George McJunkin, a black cowboy, born a slave; and the unsolved murders of an old mining town that lies at the depths of Bonito Lake.
Author : Adam M. Sowards
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 41,64 MB
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0295805072
Idaho’s Place is an anthology of the most current and original writing on Gem State history. From the state’s indigenous roots and early environmental battles to recent political and social events, these essays provide much-needed context for understanding Idaho’s important role in the development of the American West. Through a creative approach that combines explorations of concepts such as politics, gender, and race with the oral histories of Idaho residents - the very people who lived and made state history - this unique collection sheds new light on the state’s surprisingly contentious past. Readers, whether they are longtime residents or newcomers, tourists or seasonal dwellers, policy makers or historians, will be treated to a rich narrative in which the many threads of Idaho’s history entwine to produce a complete tapestry of this beautiful and complex Western state.