This book is good enough to make a movie out of.

This is a fascinating and well-researched book on an important aspect of Yellowstone discovery that is unknown to even many western American historians. It gives an exclusive look at Daniel Potts, the first man to ever see and record the wonders of the Yellowstone country. The book describes how trappers lived, the weapons they used, and the people they came in contact with. The book also contains the never-before published letter that Potts wrote about his experiences in Yellowstone. It is refreshing to have a "new" historical icon. Unlike Lewis, Clark, Bridger, or Young who have had countless biographies, articles, screenplays, and documentaries done on them, this book shows us a fresh face of a frontiersmen who was there all along, but history overlooked. The book was based on the author's thesis he wrote at Brigham Young University. I work as a librarian there, and his thesis was invaluable to researchers for decades. It is good to finally see it in print where more people finally can enjoy another "new" hero of the American West.

I am not a fan of soap operas but the life of Baby Doe Tabor reads something like one and I found it fascinating. A rags to riches to rags true story that draws you in from start to finish. There is something about the person of Baby Doe that just draws you in and leaves you thinking about her long after the book is finished. I bought this book in 1993 on a trip to Colorado and I still pick it up from time to time and re-read it. The story of Horace and Baby Doe Tabor would make a great movie, and one was made in 1932 called Silver Dollar, sadly it is not available for home video. A good read.

The story of Baby Doe is worth reading. This well written account dramatically tells the story of her rise and fall in wealth and her personal and public lives. Anyone who appreciates stories of the American power mongers of the late 19th century will enjoy this insightful biography

This is a good sightseeing guide that should help anyone who is interested in traveling the Rocky Mountain States by car.

Arranged by state, the book highlights different attractions in each area. It also suggests driving loops, designed to hi-light the highlights while traveling a circular route along major highways. This is certainly designed well for someone who is unfamiliar with the area and wants a travel itinerary laid out with suggested sights and attractions.

Accommodations or restraints are not listed, so one would have to look to another guide or the internet for those. This book can get you started with your destinations, however.

I bought this book expecting a sort of National Geographic pictorial - and therefore a lot of landscape shots of the Rockies. I was dissapointed.

Though the book is well put together and the photographs are decent, this is not a good book to get if you're looking for photographic examples of the rockies.

If you're looking for the story behind the rockies, 5 stars. If you're looking for pictures, 3 stars (at most).

When a German Count comes after Smoke to kill him for sport well if you have read any of the series you know that means trouble and Smoke is the man to handle it. This writer makes me think abut the men and woman who fought and died for this country and what made it great. I wish more People today would remember to think and if they are right stand up for what they believe in. I guess that is why I enjoy reading these books, but also they are well put together and good reading.

Good and enjoyable reading. I like the Smoke series and this another one. When a German Count wants sport he decides to track down and kill Smoke Jensen. If you have read others of these books you will know that when you start trouble with Smoke you really have trouble. Moves along and characters are well done. I enjoy not only the stories but the thought that right wins out in the end. I think this writer says a lot that us older folks and even younger people should think about and then learn that if you are right stand up for yourself. Smoke is a man, that fights for what he beleives in. In todays world we have forgotten what our ancestors fought and died for. This makes me think and what more could you ask of any author?

It helped me a lot with my science project. It was very informative but simple enough for the average person to understand,

For any one with an intrest in infectious diseases this book tells and engaging story of science and discovery.

Dr. Smith was a professor when I was a wildlife student as CSU, so the book is a remarkable personal view of someone I knew. Smith writes about his experiences staying at Browns Cabin for four months, near timberline in the Sawatch range of Colorado. There is natural history of the animals he sees such as the pine martin and jay, and his reflection on the sometime unwelcome intrusions of visitors, back packers, and especially motorcycles. He at times writes idyllic, but also talks about taking 4 hours to wash his cloths. He does not filter, and at times appears as a curmudgeon, other times more gregarious, and always reflects how he reacts to both people and nature. He also gives a brief biography of his life ... which has some very personal moments about family deaths. Anyway, I respected him as a teacher, and now also respect his as a man. As an aside, some current info about Browns Cabin, shows that camping is not suggested because of hantavirus, so the place may now have the solitary that Dwight sought.

This is a fascinating account of pioneer life in the great American West through the eyes of three gutsy, gritty women. These gals could outride, outrope, outshoot and outwit most men and did so on many occasions. The romantic history of Ann and Josie Bassett is amazing: Ann with several husbands and Josie with four plus a couple of long term relationships -- all at a time when divorce was hardly whispered. But what really shines through is the absolute can do attitude of these women. It seems there was nothing they couldn't accomplish. The story would make a wonderful movie.

I have read many books on the wild edibles of our Rocky Mountains, and have had very few compare to this one. This book not only gives DETAILED color photos of every plant listed, he also gives approximate dates (months) they are to be immature, mature, flowering, adn bearing fruit. He also gives potential lookalikes, cautions, uses, and special notes of other uses. This book is divided into three main sections. Low altitude plants, High altitude plants and the common toxic plants of the area. All the plants listed in all sections are fairly common and I am sure many people from enthusiasts to hikers/backpackers would find this information useful. In the back of the book, Seebeck also includes ideas of what type of recipies to use these plants in. The only reason I awarded four stars is because I wished there were more listed, like those ever present mountain weeds and grains.

This book contains lots of facts gleaned from many sources; unfortunately, the story does not flow smoothly because the author frequently jumps around in time and subject. The book's emphasis is on Denver and the big mining towns (places that published newspapers), providing an interesting perspective of what the early settlers did (and endured) to bring their civilization to the Colorado territory during the years 1859-1865.

It was very good. The reason I gave it an 8 is because I liked The Last Mountian Man better.