ROADSIDE HISTORY OF ARIZONA. by Marshall Trimble.
Varied legends, lost-treasure stories, ghost towns, place names, ancient past of byways--aranged along the highways of the state so you can learn of the past as you travel. Illustrated, 480 pages with Arizona chronology, index, and bibliography.
ISBN: 0-87842-198-X. 1994. Order #: MOPR5613 paper$20.00.
ROADSIDE HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA. by Ruth Pittman.
"An exceptional guide for curious, history-conscious travelers." —Midwest Book Review. Author Ruth Pittman writes with graceful ease and contagious enthusiasm about the missions, the gold rush, the rich cultural diversity, and issues as old as California--water, social programs, the environment, and more. 430 pages.
ISBN: 978-0-87842-318-7. Order #: MOPR9051 paper$20.00.
ROADSIDE HISTORY OF COLORADO. by Candy Moulton.
Sights and stories along Colorado's roads and highways past ancient pueblos, mining boom and ghost towns, frontier forts, and modern ski resorts.297 pages, photos, and maps.
ISBN: 0-87842-520-9. Order #: MOPR1133 paper$20.00.
ROADSIDE HISTORY OF NEVADA. by Richard Moreno.
Rich Moreno is one of the most talented travel writers in the West. His knowledge of Nevada's farthest reaches and the unusual history of each place may be unmatched. —Ron James, Nevada state historical preservation officer. There's more to Nevada than one-armed bandits, cheap buffets, and Elvis impersonators. From ice ages to expeditions, Paiutes to pioneers, and dams to divorce seekers, Roadside History of Nevada provides an overview of the Silver State. Richard Moreno divides Nevada into six geographical-historical areas, rich and often surprising in detail: Pyramid Lake yielded a world-record 41-pound cutthroat trout; Virginia City housed Mark Twain when he wrote for the Territorial Enterprise; and Lovelock Cave was the site of one of the West's greatest archeological misunderstandings. Survey the boom and bust of the mining industry, trace the desperate plight of the Donner party trapped in Sierra snow, and observe the growth of gambling from low-profile to a neon-castle industry. 368pages.
ISBN: 978-0-87842-410-8. Order #: MOPR9056 paper$22.00.
ROADSIDE HISTORY OF NEW MEXICO. by Francis Fugate and Roberta Fugate.
1990 Western Writers of America Spur Award. Indian, Spanish, and Anglo cultures as discovered along roadways. It provides a skillfully crafted . . . synthesis of the historical background of countless communities and other sites along the roadsides that crisscross New Mexico's vast landscape." —Journal of the West. ew Mexico's heritage spans more than four and a half centuries. Roadside History of New Mexico brings the state's history to vibrant life. 483 pages, illustrated.
ISBN: 978-0-87842-242-5. Out of print. Order #: MOPR5701 paper$20.00.
ROADSIDE HISTORY OF OKLAHOMA. by Francis Fugate and Roberta Fugate.
"Whether you visit the sites in person or read about them from an easy chair, this roadside history is a must for folks wanting to know when, why, and how the twin territories joined to become the state of Oklahoma." —Arthur Shoemaker, True West.
Roadside History of Oklahoma invites tourists and residents alike to use the state's highways as avenues connecting the present with the past. Drive along the stage route used by the Butterfield Overland Mail, or follow the Chisholm Trail as the first cowboys did after the Civil War when they drove cattle to railheads in Kansas, or cross the state on "America's Main Street," Route 66. Uses highways to connect present with past. Includes Butterfield & Chisolm Trails, US Rte. 66. Photos, 472 pages.
ISBN: 0-87842-272-2. Order #: MOPR7353 paper$20.00.
ROADSIDE HISTORY OF OREGON. by Bill Gulick.
Explorers, town builders, lighthouse keepers, varied past of Oregon. Once in a while a travel/history book comes along that truly grasps the reader's attention and fires the imagination. Such a book is Roadside History of Oregon. . . . It makes for fascinating reading." —Reid Iford, Oregon City Enterprise Courier. This volume takes the reader through time, from Lewis and Clark's journey along the Columbia River to pioneer town-builders at the end of the Oregon Trail, from the tenders of lonely lighthouses off the storm-wracked coast to the Chinese miners working the depths of Hells Canyon. Illustrated, 448 pages.
ISBN: 0-87842-252-8. Order #: MOPR3135 paper$24.00.
ROADSIDE HISTORY OF TEXAS. by Leon Metz.
The best book thus far in an altogether excellent series, a cornucopia of beautiful, often funny, anecdotes and data on every corner of the vast state." —Rocky Mountain News. This book guides visitors and residents along the state's highways and through its past to reveal the key figures and events that have made Texas what it is today. Overview of state, its regions, people and places along roadways. Illus., 489 pages. Out of print.
ISBN: 0-87842-297-8. Order #: MOPR8147paper$20.00.
ROADSIDE HISTORY OF WYOMING.
Guide to state's 5 historic regions from Indians and trappers through emigrants to ranchers, merchants, more. Photos, maps, 432p. It's a good book, and worth adding to the library of anyone with an interest in Wyoming's past. —Mark Huffman, Jackson Hole News. In Roadside History of Wyoming readers will learn about Native Americans who struggled to adapt to many sudden changes, mountain men who braved the wilderness, emigrants who suffered untold hardships, cattle and sheep drovers who took advantage of the open range, miners who sought wealth below the ground, and many others whose deeds help define the state's rich history. 440 pages.
ISBN: 978-0-87842-316-3. Order #: MOPR8251 paper$20.00.
ROADSIDE HISTORY OF YELLOWSTONE PARK. by Winfred Blevins.
Learn about the Indians who lived or traveled through Yellowstone, as well as the mountain men who were the first white people to discover Yellowstone, the government "explorers" who mapped it and fought to make it a park, the poachers and other exploiters who threatened the park, and those who protected it. Meet the travelers, foreign and domestic, high-born and low-born, who sojourned here off the travails, thrills, dramas, and serene satisfactions of the people over the park's history. Easy and enjoyable to read, this guide allows you to begin at any of the five park entrances and follow the park's story as you follow the road. 116 pages.
ISBN: 0-87842-223-4. Order #: MOPR9061 paper$10.00.
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