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There
are not that many books or other media available about
the Hi-Line, most likely owing to the areas relatively
out of the way location and thin population.
This
page consists of various books that
are either about the Hi-Line region specifically, the Great
Northern Railroad, or books that provide good information
about the Hi-Line along with other info
about Montana.
For
ease of browsing, the page is divided into 4 sections,
depending on the theme of the book. The following themese
are covered : History Books, Great
Northern Railroad History Books, Rodeos
and Cowboys, and General Montana
Travel.
To
get pricing or further information about any of the
books listed below, just click
on any of the links. All of these books are available
for purchase through Amazon.Com
History Books
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This is the only definitive book about the Hi-Line region I've been able
to find. The book has a ton of information about the histories of the
towns in the H-Line region - including most of the small towns. Excellent
book for those seeking more information about the Montana Hi-Line.
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This is the definitive book about the history of Montana, written in
a unique and enjoyable style. This work looks at this ruggedly diverse
and strikingly beautiful state, a land that takes hold and won't let
go. "Montana: High, Wide, and Handsome" is widely recognized
as a classic history and delightful ode to the restless landscape and
lively history of the Treasure State.
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This is what most people would call the "definitive" one-volume
history of Montana. Written primarily to serve as a testbook for college-level
history courses, this is a comprehensive, balanced, and detailed overview
of Montana's fascinating history.
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A rich and varied tapestry, Montana Legacy looks at the people, cultures,
places, and events that shaped present-day Montana from Plentywood to
Butte, Great Falls to Virginia City, and Billings to Browning. Designed
to make you think about Montana history in a new way, this anthology
features sixteen essays chosen for their relevance, readability, and
scholarship. The volume's editors carefully selected topics that range
across two centuries from the fur trade to power deregulation - and expose
Montana's cultural and geographical diversity.
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Montana Century chronicles the coming of age of the Treasure State in
the twentieth century, going beyond the mere retelling of events to frame
the Montana experience within the larger context of the American West,
the nation and the world. Destined to become a collector's item, this
magnificent book is more than a history. It is a poignant evocation of
a beautiful, often conflicted, and beloved state. Essays by some of the
best Montana writers are richly illustrated with more than 300 historical
and contemporary photographs.
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A look at Montana, in photographs, during the Great Depression years.
Photographs of all counties are included.
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Great Northern Railroad History Books
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This is a book that covers the Great Northern Railway in detail. It looks
at it's history and also has numerous photographs.
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In the sprawling Northwest, from the upper Mississippi River valley to
Puget Sound, no railroad shaped the landscape and society like the Great
Northern Railway Company. This is the complete history of that enterprise,
from 1856, when the first charter was granted, through the era of James
J. Hill—known as the Empire Builder—to its maturation and
eventual merger in 1970, when the eight-thousand-mile Great Northern
was incorporated into the massive Burlington Northern.
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Profiting from the Plains looks at two inextricably linked historical
movements in the United States: the westward expansion of the great Northern
Railway and the agricultural development of the northern plains. Claire
Strom explores the persistent, idiosyncratic attempts by the Great Northern
to boost agricultural production along its rail routes from St. Paul
to Seattle between 1878 and 1917. Lacking a federal land grant, the Great
Northern could not make money through land sales like other railways.
It had to rely on haulage to make a profit, and the greatest potential
for increasing haulage lay in farming.
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James J. Hill (1838-1916), the Empire Builder, created a vast railroad
network across the northwestern United States. In this splendid biography,
Martin, the first researcher to have access to Hill's voluminous correspondence,
richly portrays a man of many parts: an entrepreneur, a family man, a
collector of notable French paintings, a promoter of scientific agriculture,
and a booster for the Northwest..
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Cowboy and Rodeo Books
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This elegant book pays tribute to the cattleman's way of life, and ultimately,
the Montana cowboy. These mixed-luck, big-hearted folks have been galloping
along the ranges of the Big Sky State, pushing cattle for over a hundred
years. Through the lens of David R. Stoecklein, these cowboys-with their
rich culture and untamed country- triumphantly come into focus to show
the world what they are all about. Featuring over thirty of Montana's
grandest ranches including the Padlock, the Cornwell, and the Binion,
along with the roughest rodeos and some of our country's most magnificent
scenery, this book is a standing ovation to Montana and its people.
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Stirring black-and-white photographs of spectators and participants provide
an unsentimental, hometown view of Montana's small-town rodeo circuit.
For anyone who ever wanted to be a cowgirl or cowboy -- or for anyone
just in love with the West -- this book will bring to you the sound of
pounding hooves, the slap of leather, the smell of dust and of cheering
crowds..
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General Travel Books
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An absolute "must have" book for anyone who plans on exploring any of
the roads off of US Highway 2. Shows the lakes, rivers, back roads, trails
and much more.
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This book looks beyond the glaciers and geysers and delivers the stories
behind the incredible people, magnificent sites, and fascinating, intimate
history of Montana. The Johaneks relate the stories behind the more obscure,
less-hyped things unique to the state including a blend of festivals,
unusual museums, nature, history, geology, and a sprinkling of oddities.
This is the best of the travel books, in my opinion, if you are looking
to explore Montana off the main highways.
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