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Book Synopsis Homesteading in the South Dakota Badlands by : Ernest G. Bormann
Download or read book Homesteading in the South Dakota Badlands written by Ernest G. Bormann and published by Trafford. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Curious about what it was like to be a cowboy and homesteader in the Badlands of South Dakota in 1912? This amateur phographer's memoir is full of stories and photographs.
Book Synopsis Homesteading in the South Dakota Badlands by : Ernest G. Bormann
Download or read book Homesteading in the South Dakota Badlands written by Ernest G. Bormann and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Homesteading in the South Dakota Badlands by :
Download or read book Homesteading in the South Dakota Badlands written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Personal History of Rachel DuPree by : Ann Weisgarber
Download or read book The Personal History of Rachel DuPree written by Ann Weisgarber and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-08-12 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning novel with incredible heart, about life on the prairie as it's rarely been seen When Rachel, hired help in a Chicago boardinghouse, falls in love with Isaac, the boardinghouse owner's son, he makes her a bargain: he'll marry her, but only if she gives up her 160 acres from the Homestead Act so he can double his share. She agrees, and together they stake their claim in the forebodingly beautiful South Dakota Badlands. Fourteen years later, in the summer of 1917, the cattle are bellowing with thirst. It hasn't rained in months, and supplies have dwindled. Pregnant, and struggling to feed her family, Rachel is isolated by more than just geography. She is determined to give her surviving children the life they deserve, but she knows that her husband, a fiercely proud former Buffalo Soldier, will never leave his ranch: black families are rare in the West, and land means a measure of equality with the white man. Somehow Rachel must find the strength to do what is right-for herself, and for her children. Reminiscent of The Color Purple as well as the frontier novels of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Willa Cather, The Personal History of Rachel DuPree opens a window on the little-known history of African American homesteaders and gives voice to an extraordinary heroine who embodies the spirit that built America.
Book Synopsis Badlands National Park by : Jan Cerney
Download or read book Badlands National Park written by Jan Cerney and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South Dakota Badlands seldom fails to stir a sense of wonder to those who encounter its surreal landscape for the first time. From a distance, the eroded formations look like the ruins of an alabaster city, but upon closer inspection, the sculptured terrain appears rough and rugged. Within these pages of historic photographs, the remarkable story of the Badlands unfolds. After the process of geological changes, Indians came to the Badlands on seasonal hunting trips. In the mid 1800s, fur traders, fossil hunters, and freight haulers passed through to places more hospitable. Cattlemen and homesteaders arrived in the 1890s, intent on staying, but most gave up and left. To preserve its grandeur, Congressman Peter Norbeck and his associate Ben Millard worked for many years to set aside thousands of acres of the unyielding land for a national monument in 1939. The Badlands became a national park in 1978.
Book Synopsis Badlands National Park, North Unit, General Management Plan by :
Download or read book Badlands National Park, North Unit, General Management Plan written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Explorer's Guide South Dakota by : Marion L. Head
Download or read book Explorer's Guide South Dakota written by Marion L. Head and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A definitive visitor’s guide to the beauty and tranquility of South Dakota, covering not only historical sites and tourist attractions, but also hiking, hunting, fishing and camping as well as other forms of outdoor exploration. The first and most comprehensive guide to South Dakota highlights the state’s natural beauty and includes coverage of its major historical sites and tourist attractions, from Mount Rushmore and Deadwood to the Black Hills. The guide is especially family-friendly, outlining free or inexpensive activities as well as little known treasures that were discovered through personal experience and research on the ground. As in all Explorer's Guides, this book includes up-to-date maps and handy icons that point out places of extra value, family- and pet-friendly establishments, those that provide wheelchair access, and even selective shopping and special events listings.
Download or read book Bison written by Joel Berger and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The highly publicized obscenity trial of Radclyffe Hall's The Well of Loneliness (1928) is generally recognized as the crystallizing moment in the construction of a visible modern English lesbian culture, marking a great divide between innocence and deviance, private and public, New Woman and Modern Lesbian. Yet despite unreserved agreement on the importance of this cultural moment, previous studies often reductively distort our reading of the formation of early twentieth-century lesbian identity, either by neglecting to examine in detail the developments leading up to the ban or by framing events in too broad a context against other cultural phenomena. Fashioning Sapphism locates the novelist Radclyffe Hall and other prominent lesbians -- including the pioneer in women's policing, Mary Allen, the artist Gluck, and the writer Bryher -- within English modernity through the multiple sites of law, sexology, fashion, and literary and visual representation, thus tracing the emergence of a modern English lesbian subculture in the first two decades of the twentieth century. Drawing on extensive new archival research, the book interrogates anew a range of myths long accepted without question (and still in circulation) concerning, to cite only a few, the extent of homophobia in the 1920s, the strategic deployment of sexology against sexual minorities, and the rigidity of certain cultural codes to denote lesbianism in public culture.
Book Synopsis Great Plains Homesteaders by : Richard Edwards
Download or read book Great Plains Homesteaders written by Richard Edwards and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2024 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Great Plains Homesteaders Richard Edwards offers a concise and colorful overview of our country's successful experiment in populating the Plains with permanent settlers"--
Book Synopsis The Diaries of a Bonedigger by : Harold Rogers Wanless
Download or read book The Diaries of a Bonedigger written by Harold Rogers Wanless and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-03-31 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the original writings and photography of renowned geologist Harold Rollin Wanless, this book paints a thorough and engaging picture of the White River Badlands’ landscape, geology, biology, pioneer settlers, and how life was lived 100 years ago in a harsh, challenging, remote setting. In the summer of 1920, Harold Rollin Wanless, fresh from an undergraduate geology degree at Princeton, spent the first of three summers in the Badlands of South Dakota camping, hiking, and collecting fossil vertebrate skulls. Harold produced a fascinating and thorough diary and report, illustrated with over 100 image plates, in which he explains the geology, biology, and climate of this famous area. Wanless became deeply involved with and vividly records the life, hopes, trials and character of the new homesteading pioneers of the area, and the people and livelihoods he encountered are reflected in the diary as well. This is an engaging look at the history, environment, people and geological character of a unique portion of the American West. Combining a first-hand look at the White River Badlands and its people a century ago with the fossil history contained in its Cenozoic sediments gives a well-rounded historical presentation. This diary was found, compiled, and edited by Drs. Harold Rogers Wanless (the diarist’s son and an accomplished geologist himself) and Emmett Evanoff. In the introductory and concluding chapters of this book, they provide a broader perspective of Harold Rollin Wanless’s life and his significant achievements beyond the Badlands venture described here. In addition, this narrative - written “only” a century ago - provides a stark contrast with how we travel, communicate, conduct research and survive today, yet shows that human curiosity and kindnesses have not changed.
Book Synopsis The History of Badlands National Monument and the White River (Big) Badlands of South Dakota by : Robert A. Grom
Download or read book The History of Badlands National Monument and the White River (Big) Badlands of South Dakota written by Robert A. Grom and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-19 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The History of Badlands National Monument and the White River (Big) Badlands of South Dakota', editors Robert A. Grom and Ray H. Mattison curate an absorbing collection that spans both historical analysis and cultural appreciation, celebrating the intricate history of one of America's most starkly beautiful landscapes. The anthology adeptly combines a variety of literary styles, from academic essays to personal narratives, each contributing to a richer understanding of the Badlands' multifaceted past. This diverse approach not only highlights the geological and anthropological significance of the region but also sheds light on its influence on American identity, art, and literature. The standout pieces within the collection embody this diversity, offering readers a comprehensive view of the Badlands' enduring allure. The contributing authors, including editors Grom and Mattison, bring a wealth of expertise and perspectives. Their backgrounds in history, geology, and Native American studies contribute to a nuanced exploration of the Badlands. This anthology aligns with broader historical and cultural movements, painting a vivid picture of the dynamic interactions between human societies and the natural world. The collective experience and insights of these authors enrich the anthology, offering readers a deeper appreciation of the complexities and beauty of the Badlands region. Recommended for scholars, students, and anyone with an interest in American history or natural landscapes, this collection offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the Badlands through a rich tapestry of voices and perspectives. It encourages readers to engage with the works not just as historical documents, but as pieces of a larger conversation about the significance of place and the ever-evolving relationship between humanity and the natural environment. The anthology stands as a testament to the power of collective scholarly exploration and the importance of preserving and studying America's natural and cultural heritage.
Book Synopsis After the West was Won by : Paula Nelson
Download or read book After the West was Won written by Paula Nelson and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this well-written monograph Paula M. Nelson tells the story of the settlement of 'west river country, ' that part of South Dakota west of the Missouri River....Nelson's major contribution is her reconstruction of the social life of this generation of settlers....Nelson is particularly sensitive to the experience of pioneer women, both those who labored within the family and those single women who homesteaded on their own.--American Historical ReviewAfter the West Was Won is an impressively researched and beautifully written study....Nelson also conveys the sense of pain and suffering that pioneers in western South Dakota endured; the technology of steam, electricity, and internal combustion failed to create utopia in a primitive area after the West was won.--Technology and CulturePaula M. Nelson's account of the trials and tribulations of the pioneers of that flat, windswept plain is a welcome addition to the literature on the agricultural frontier.--Journal of American Histor
Book Synopsis The WPA Guide to South Dakota by : Federal Writers' Project
Download or read book The WPA Guide to South Dakota written by Federal Writers' Project and published by Trinity University Press. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the 1930s in the United States, the Works Progress Administration developed the Federal Writers’ Project to support writers and artists while making a national effort to document the country’s shared history and culture. The American Guide series consists of individual guides to each of the states. Little-known authors—many of whom would later become celebrated literary figures—were commissioned to write these important books. John Steinbeck, Saul Bellow, Zora Neale Hurston, and Ralph Ellison are among the more than 6,000 writers, editors, historians, and researchers who documented this celebration of local histories. Photographs, drawings, driving tours, detailed descriptions of towns, and rich cultural details exhibit each state’s unique flavor.
Download or read book Beyond the Horizon written by Bill Bishop and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2020-05-27 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this Old West tale of deceit, revenge, and greed, full of scoundrels, rogues, and desperadoes on a lawless frontier, John Barton learns what it takes to become a man. Chasing his boyhood dream of staking his claim in the Mauvaises Terres, the Badlands of the Dakota Territory, John Barton comes face to face with the undeniable truth that the only winners in life are those willing to take their destiny into their own hands. Signing on to a cattle drive to the Dakota Territory, he is duped into taking part in a dangerous cattle-rustling foray deep into Mexico. Unable to turn back, he fights to survive in a life-or-death struggle during a grueling cattle drive, beset by violent storms, renegade Indians, and men seeking revenge. Finally staking his claim, he confronts the deeper meaning of his lifelong quest and of the mysterious spiritual roots of a land and its people that will forever lie somewhere beyond the horizon.
Book Synopsis Moon South Dakota's Black Hills: With Mount Rushmore & Badlands National Park by : Laural A. Bidwell
Download or read book Moon South Dakota's Black Hills: With Mount Rushmore & Badlands National Park written by Laural A. Bidwell and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2022-11-08 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the open skies of the Badlands, the rolling prairies of the West, and one of America's most famous monuments with Moon South Dakota's Black Hills. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries: Unique and adventure-packed ideas for day trips, a week on the road, families with kids, wildlife enthusiasts, and more The best hikes in the Black Hills and Badlands, with individual trail descriptions, elevation gains, and trailheads Experience the outdoors: Go horseback riding, rock climbing, backpacking, kayaking, biking, and more. Say hello to the carved granite faces of the presidents and hike red rock canyons and hills covered in ponderosa pine. Spot bison, elk, and mountain goats and see wild horses roaming the grassy flatlands. Climb the tallest peak east of the Rockies or navigate the underground passages of Wind Cave National Park Respectfully connect with Native American culture: Visit historic sites, galleries, and museums to learn about Lakota history, see the Crazy Horse Memorial, or attend a powwow ceremony to watch traditional dances and sample authentic cuisine How to get there: Up-to-date information on gateway towns, park entrances, park fees, and tours Where to stay: Campgrounds, resorts, hotels, and more Planning tips: When to go, what to pack, safety information, and how to avoid the crowds, with full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Expertise and know-how: Experience the best of this stunning region with Laural A. Bidwell, a local of South Dakota's Black Hills Get to know South Dakota your way with Moon. Craving more of the great outdoors? Check out Moon USA National Parks, Moon Zion & Bryce, or Moon Yellowstone & Grand Teton. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.
Book Synopsis Final Environmental Statement for the Master Plan, Badlands National Park, South Dakota by :
Download or read book Final Environmental Statement for the Master Plan, Badlands National Park, South Dakota written by and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Preserving the Great Plains & Rocky Mountains by : Elaine Freed
Download or read book Preserving the Great Plains & Rocky Mountains written by Elaine Freed and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As we approach the end of the century, we are all too familiar with the look of modern America: the suburbs, the strip malls, the glass office towers, and especially in the West--the prevalence of urban sprawl. The area covered by this book includes New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, North and South Dakota, Illinois, Nebraska, and Wyoming, a vast and varied section of the country with remarkably diverse geography. Elaine Freed has covered huge amounts of territory to present this lively and well-illustrated study of the architecture and the preservation history of the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain West. The book is divided into five sections. The first part focuses on the vernacular architecture of the region, the traditions of Native American and Spanish dwellings that Anglo settlers found, and the first makeshift, sometimes mobile structures they built, including trading posts, mills and mining camps, forts, and ranches. The author discusses the railroads and how they made possible the urbanization of the West, and how the automobile has altered the landscape. The second part focuses on historic preservation as an organized movement in the West, using different kinds of preservation to illustrate successes. There are chapters on farms and ranches, ghost towns, main streets, neighborhoods, and downtowns. For anyone concerned with preserving our environment and its architectural and archaeological history, this book is an indispensable guide.