Big Elk Books » Products http://bigelkbooks.com Publisher & bookseller Thu, 05 Mar 2015 21:45:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.41 Historic Photos of Montana http://bigelkbooks.com/?product=historic-photos-montana http://bigelkbooks.com/?product=historic-photos-montana#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2014 02:56:13 +0000 http://bigelkbooks.com/?post_type=product&p=28 Historic Photos of Montana is 208 pages and contains 200 black and white photographs.

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]]> Montana is a land known for soaring vistas, towering peaks, and a rich heritage. The nearly 200 photographs in this collection celebrate the unique history of America’s fourth-largest state. Ride along as photographers document life on the state’s seven Indian reservations. Witness the birth –and sometimes death – of Montana’s rough-and-tumble cities. Drawn from national and regional collections, Historic Photos of Montana offers a window into a vibrant past.

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]]> http://bigelkbooks.com/?feed=rss2&p=28 0 Montana’s Home Front During World War II http://bigelkbooks.com/?product=montanas-home-front-world-war-ii http://bigelkbooks.com/?product=montanas-home-front-world-war-ii#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2014 00:56:26 +0000 http://bigelkbooks.com/?post_type=product&p=26 Montana's Home Front During World War II, 2nd edition is fully illustrated with many rare black and white photographs. Perfect bound in a 11" x 8.5" format, and contains 208 pages.

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]]> HF cover II front coverThis compelling account of Montana’s contribution to the war effort covers personal stories, local politics, industry, agriculture, education, sports, and social life during the upheaval of a world-wide conflict. This is the tale of ordinary citizens who came together to support their sons and daughters overseas, and the tens of thousands of residents who left the Treasure State to serve their country in the military and defense plants. Those who remained planted Victory Gardens, purchased record amounts of war bonds, and endured the hardships brought about by war-time shortages and rationing. Montana’s Home Front During World War II is the most comprehensive look at Montana during the early 1940s, and the tremendous sacrifices made by ordinary people to support their country in time of war.

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]]> http://bigelkbooks.com/?feed=rss2&p=26 0 That Beautiful Little Post: the Story of Fort Missoula http://bigelkbooks.com/?product=beautiful-little-post-story-fort-missoula http://bigelkbooks.com/?product=beautiful-little-post-story-fort-missoula#comments Sun, 13 Jul 2014 20:59:07 +0000 http://bigelkbooks.com/?post_type=product&p=19 A frontier outpost during the Indian wars, Fort Missoula is best known for the 25th Infantry Bicycle Corps and the Alien Detention Center that imprisoned Italian and Japanese citizens during World War II. The infantry units that occupied the post for almost 70 years fought the Nez Perce at the Big Hole, helped rebuild the … Continue reading That Beautiful Little Post: the Story of Fort Missoula

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That Beautiful Little Post: the Story of Fort Missoula

A frontier outpost during the Indian wars, Fort Missoula is best known for the 25th Infantry Bicycle Corps and the Alien Detention Center that imprisoned Italian and Japanese citizens during World War II. The infantry units that occupied the post for almost 70 years fought the Nez Perce at the Big Hole, helped rebuild the Mullan Road, and prevented violence during labor strikes. Fort Missoula also served as district headquarters of the Civilian Conservation Corps and as an Army Disciplinary Barracks. Although the military presence has nearly ended, Fort Missoula remains a treasured community asset.

144 pages, more than 100 black & white and color photos.

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