George W. Wingate was a man in full for his time. With his Civil War compatriot Col. William C. Church, Wingate published the first manual on rifle marksmanship in 1870. The following year the pair established the National Rifle Association.

In 1885, Wingate's concern for the health of his 17-year old daughter and his sense of adventure led him, his wife and their eldest daughter, May, to plan a horseback trip through Yellowstone National Park. Doctors believed the trip would improve May's health. It did.

The Wingates rode 460 miles in just 26 days, returning to New York City bedazzled by the park and in fine spirits.

Wingate's book, Through the Yellowstone Park on Horseback, provides a faithful and fascinating account of early tourist travel. The University of Idaho Press provides a service by republishing the book and reminding us of Yellowstone's marvelous history.

Wingate was also a faithful observer. He provided fine sketches of Western culture, from an Army fort past its prime, to profiles of those he hired to guide his family through the park. Hunters and anglers will enjoy his accounts of adventures during the journey.

The book offers a valuable perspective for those who have visited the park. It also may spur readers who love historical books to visit Yellowstone.

Why isn't anyone reading Gerry Spence's books from the 80's? They're brilliant. This book takes on freedom of the press, misogony, pornography, the appeals system, and beauty pageants - and does it with erudition and fine writing skill. Also with humor. It is the story of Spence's representation of Miss Wyoming in her libel suit against Penthouse magazine in 1980. The best kept secret about Spence, the "aw shucks, just a country lawyer" guy on the talk shows, is that he shares with the reader his delightful skills as a storyteller, and his worldy wise observations on the weighty issues of the day. And he's readable ! Can't put it down kind of readable. I haven't read his more current work yet but I have every expectation that he hasn't lost his touch. Read this. It's really worth while.

If you are going to be fly fishing in Colorado or Wyoming you absolutely must track down a copy of this out-of-print book. It crams an incredible amount of useful information into 149 pages of easy to read prose, charts and illustrations -- nearly all of which is as valid today as when first printed in 1987. Wish I could find more copies to use as gifts for friends!

If your heading West to do some flyishing, do yourself a favor get this very detailed book and spend a few days fishing in total solitude. Browns, Rainbows and Brook trout, the hills have all of them and this book will tell you how and where to catch them. A great find!

This book has love, excitement, and adventure. Gilbert Morris did a good job writing this western book. It was so good I read it in two days. After reading it will engerage you to read the rest of the Winslow Series which is one of the best series I have read.

WOW! Where does P.P. get these great characters?

Twins, Nicholas Braden and Morgan Davis refuse to acknowledge their unusual connection. Fleur Braden is the only one who knows the whole story of their separation.

Lorilee Braden loves one twin as a brother and the other twin as a man. She is also the silly woman who does not realized the grave danger that surrounds them and contributes to the problem.

The tempers of these two men are explosive and just barely held in check. Suprisingly so. Jealously was touched upon but surely did confused the men.

I suggest that you don't miss any of Potter's books, especially the Western Historicals -- they are great

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED -- morality questionable, judgeing the times, the areas, and the situations. A really great read and a keeper.

Perhaps my favorite Parkinson Book! A stirring, action packed adventure about a cattle drive with an unwanted guest. After finding a dead horse and Cowboy in a draw that looks to have died by lightening strike, a crew of Cowboys find a mysterious stranger wanting to join their outfit since he wants to get back to Wyoming. Once he joins the drive the comedy and adventure builds. I don't want to say too much to give the story away, but if you like westerns at all you will love this book. As usual, Parkinson adds his personal touch to the tale with comedy, adventure, and a touch of the super-natural. You'll never read a western like this one unless Parkinson rode it. Parkinson is a undiscovered gem with novels that would make terrific movies! Please don't miss this one, you will read it more than once.

I love this book because every character introduced to the reader is explored. Melody Hunter and Jason Wakefield know each other very, possibly too, well. Melody comes into her own when her brother asks her to dee-jay for him one night and she uses the pseudonym Wendy Wyoming. Jason finally notices her while trying to discover who Wendy Wyoming is.

Set in the late 19th century in the newly-formed state of Wyoming, A Western Christmas Carol offers a gentle tale of Christmas cheer following a young widower and father's courtship of an equally young widow and mother. As David Clarke pursues his attraction for Lucy Devlin, he comes up against her formidable brother-in-law. As the story unfolds, bitterness and anger turn to repentence and forgiveness as the true spirit of Christmas envelopes all within its path.

A Western Christmas Carol is a delightful addition to anyone's Christmas library. Tom Roulstone skilfully weaves threads of Charles Dickens into his story, adding a touch of that familiar Christmas tale to the resolving of problems that beset some of the people of this small western town.

I was especially intrigued by Belle, a saloon girl who loves the seemingly unlovable Eddie "Lucky" Devlin. Her constancy, diligence and compassionate heart show a true Christ-like nature in spite of her past. All of the characters are endearing and down-to-earth and neatly interact with one another. The story is simple, and in its simplicity offers old-fashioned wisdom and goodness. Read it and be nurtured.
--Mary Siever for LDS Canada

A gripping drama that realistically portrays the daily life of professional baseball players, both on and off the playing field.

As an avid reader, the vibrant renderings of our national pastime and colorful charachters leap off the page. A great summer read, I'd highly suggest buying this book for that baseball fan in your life! Well done, Ms. Dudek!