Western Books

Montana Moose Cedar Cribbage Board

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House Accessories Category: Part of our Other Entertainment Souvenirs gallery, aromatic cedar, hints of the wilderness, and a sense of tradition are just part of what create the delight in this Montana Moose Cedar Cribbage Board, one of our Montana Store Cribbage Games. Hailing from Minnesota, Jo and Jeff, owners of Wood You Tell Me, are encouraged by their love of nature, horses, the mountains, and the West in creating their cedar gifts for the outdoor enthusiast. Using laser systems, each piece is designed, cut, assembled, finished, and shipped by Jo, Jeff, and their staff. A sense of true tradition and the spirit of handcrafted American ingenuity come with the simple beauty of this cribbage board. This board comes with pegs, cards and rules for the game. As a piece from our Other Entertainment Souvenirs array, it is sure to be a great addition to your unique collection of Montana Store Cribbage Games.

Price:$25.99

8" Crouching Natural Rabbit

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House Accessories Category: In need of some Other Entertainment besides a good Western Book? Try adding Stuffed Animals or Stuffed Animal Toys to your Home Accents for the kids! This 8” Crouching Natural Rabbit is from Wishpets, a plush company located in Nashua, New Hampshire. This company was founded in 1997 and is dedicated to creating the best Stuffed Animals out of the finest quality fabrics and highest quality materials. This rabbit's name is Harvey. He comes in an assortment of three color combinations which include white and dark brown, white and light brown and white and gray. While his whole body is soft and cuddly, his ears are bendable and can be shaped in a variety of ways. When you are looking for Other Entertainment besides a Western Book or a way to spruce up the house aside from Home Accents, invest in some fun with Stuffed Animals and Stuffed Animal Toys!

Price:$7.99

7" Poseable Frog

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House Accessories Category: In need of some Other Entertainment besides a good Western Book? Try adding Stuffed Animals or Stuffed Animal Toys to your Home Accents for the kids! This 7” Poseable Frog is from Wishpets, a plush company located in Nashua, New Hampshire. This company was founded in 1997 and is dedicated to creating the best Stuffed Animals out of the finest quality fabrics and highest quality materials. This frog is perfect for a good hug, but she will also make you giggle every time you look at her. She comes in an assortment of pastel colors including bright pink, green or blue. She has over-sized feet, wild yellow eyes, and she goes by the name of Lotus. When you are looking for Other Entertainment besides a Western Book or a way to spruce up the house aside from Home Accents, invest in some fun with Stuffed Animals and Stuffed Animal Toys!

Price:$7.99

10" Standing Black Bear

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House Accessories Category: In need of some Other Entertainment besides a good Western Book? Try adding Stuffed Animals or Stuffed Animal Toys to your Home Accents for the kids! This 10” Standing Black Bear is from Wishpets, a plush company located in Nashua, New Hampshire. This company was founded in 1997 and is dedicated to creating the best Stuffed Animals out of the finest quality fabrics and highest quality materials. This fuzzy little fellow really wants a new friend which is why he is standing at the ready and waiting to go home with you! He has tan paws and a tan muzzle while the rest of his body is a soft black plush. He measures approximately 10” long. When you are looking for Other Entertainment besides a Western Book or a way to spruce up the house aside from Home Accents, invest in some fun with Stuffed Animals and Stuffed Animal Toys!

Price:$7.99

6" Moose with Sound

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An adorably soft gift, this cute little moose is perfect for that long car ride, or to add to a bedroom collection. This moose also has a hidden secret -- a sound chip in it's tummy!

Price:$7.99

11" Sitting Humpback Brown Bear

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This beautiful brown bear is a wonderful way to remind a loved one of your feelings for them, and an entirely new way to give a teddy bear.

Price:$11.99

8” Beaver

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Delight any collector with this soft stuffed animal.

Price:$7.99

11” Red Wolf

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This stuffed animal will be the hit of your collection.

Price:$12.99

8” Sitting Moose

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Delight any stuffed animal collector with this cute piece.

Price:$7.99

5” Sitting Moose

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This adorable piece will charm any plush collector.

Price:$5.99

9½” Buffalo

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Any animal lover will enjoy this stuffed animal.

Price:$10.99

What Fly Fishing Teaches Us

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Western Book Category: “What Fly Teaches Us” is an insightful reference of Wildlife Books that examines the skill, technique, observation and finesse required to master this sport. “What Fly Fishing Teaches Us” is 96 pages and uses beautiful full – color pictures and quotes to communicate the world of fly fishing. Treat yourself to this informative book or gift that friend with a love of the sport of fly fishing to this fantastic fly fishing book. ISBN: 1-59543-437-2

Price:$15.95

Cat Rules

Thu, 17 May 2012 07:16:34 +0000

Western Book Category: “Cat Rules” is a fun read for Cat Books fans and collectors of Pet Books. “Cat Rules” is for anyone who lives with a feline and fully understands that cats typically rule the roost. However, cats also possess many inherent, commendable traits that when observed more closely can evoke admiration for these creatures. Cats are by nature serene, mysterious, elegant, independent, clean, intelligent and curious. All of the essential cat traits are presented in the delightful book for cat – lovers to experience page after page. This 96 full-color page book was edited by Andrea Donner and is available in hardcover. ISBN: 1-59543-238-8.

Price:$14.95

Bad To The Bone

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Western Book: “Bad To The Bone” is a favorite of Dog Books among enthusiasts of Pet Books. “Bad To The Bone” really shows the reader that canines know how to celebrate good times and bad behavior. This humorous Dog Books selection is 96 full color pages of photographs of dogs behaving badly paired with comical quotes about the seven deadly sins. Sloth, gluttony, greed, lust and other "doggy” sins are represented in the fun – filled pages of this hardback pet books item. Treat yourself and any other lover of canines that you know to the smiles waiting on every page of this insightful look into the world of dogs. ISBN: 1-59543-238-8.

Price:$14.95

“Horse Rules”

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This Western Book is a fantastic Horse Book that is certain to entertain every horse enthusiast as well as the casual reader of horse behaviors. Horses predate humans by millions of years and carry the wisdom of the ages with them. Over the history of mankind horses have evolved into physical and spiritual companions. The beautiful photography and inspirational text of this Horse Book remind us of the bond between humans and the noble equines. Enjoy page after page of insight and breathtaking photography of horses or gift that horsey person in your life with “Horse Rules”. This delightful Western Book is 96 pages of with color photographs in a 5.5” x 5.5” hardcover. ISBN: 1-59543-153-5

Price:$14.95

Bad Kitties

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Western Book: “Bad Kitties” is comical read from the many Cat Books available from the extensive collection in our Pet Books department. “Bad Kitties” provides the reader with the “purrrfect” blend of charming photos and cat-clever text to evoke the magical appeal and sheer unpredictability of kittens. The reader experiences how at one moment these sweet little felines are cute, loveable and serene, the next instant they a whirling blur of mischief. You are sure to laugh out loud at the feline frenzies caught on film and the fun-loving text that accompanies each photo in this Cat Books selection. Treat yourself to this humorous guide to kitty behavior or give “Bad Kitties” to a feline fanatic friend and be certain that will enjoy it page after page. Western Book: 96 pages with full color photographs, 5.5” x 5.5” in hardcover. ISBN:1-59543-151-9

Price:$14.95

Just Feline Friends

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Western Book: “Just Feline Friends” is a delightful tribute to the friendship of cats expressed in this fantastic Cat Books selection available to you through our Pet Books gallery. The independent nature and self respect of cats is demonstrated in this insightful Cat Books selection. The fact that cats are unique and not at all like other pets is the theme for the photographs and insightful text of “Just Feline Friends”. Any cat enthusiast will certainly enjoy and identify with every page of this fun feline literary experience. “Just Feline Friends” is offered to you through our gallery of treasured Pet Books. Enjoy the 112 pages of full color photographs in this 5.5” x 5.5” hardcover. ISBN: 1-59543-055-5

Price:$14.95

“Horse Sense”

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Western Book: “Horse Sense” is a fantastic Horse Book full of gorgeous photos and quotations about the noble horse. “There is just as much horse sense as ever, but the horses have most of it,” goes the old adage and this charming selection of Horse Books demonstrates just that! The engaging color photographs in this book showcase the beauty, power and majesty of the horse while providing the reader with quotations regarding their behavior and how we can learn from them. Every horse lover will find joy and enlightenment with the photos and thoughtful sensibilities shared among the pages of this book. “Horse Sense” is 112 pages with over 100 color photographs in a 5.5” x 5.5” hardcover offered through our extensive Western Book collection.

Price:$13.95

What Labs Teach Us

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Western Book: “What Labs Teach Us” is an insightful Dog Books literary guide to the behavior of those loveable labs offered to you through our collection of treasured Pet Books. If you have had the pleasure of living with a Labrador, you know that they have lessons to teach. Labs have an admirable, innate understanding of the joys and simplicities of life that makes everyone around them happier. By emulating the lessons told in this insightful selection of Dog Books we can all learn to smile, love, relax and play with less inhibition. “What Labs Teach Us” is available in a 5.5” x 5.5” hardcover with 112 pages of full color photographs and offered fro your reading pleasure from our Pet Books gallery.

Price:$14.95

“Why Horses Do That”

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This Horse Book from our Western Book collection is fun and informative explanation of the characteristics of horse behavior. Why do horses spook? Why do some horses kick when surprised? Why do they sleep standing up? Why do horses breathe into each other’s nostrils as a greeting? These questions and so much more are answered in this lighthearted Horse Book. Each insightful explanation is accompanied by an original pencil drawing that illustrates the behavior being discussed. “Why Horses Do That” is a pleasure to read for all those who love horses and even those with less of a connection to the noble equine. “Why Horses Do That” is 96 pages with 40 pencil illustrations in a 7” x 7” hardcover offered for your reading pleasure through our Western Book gallery. ISBN:1-57223-707-4

Price:$13.95

“What Horses Teach Us”

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“What Horses Teach Us” is a humorous and insightful Horse Book available from our extensive Western Book gallery. Horse lovers everywhere know that there is much we can learn by watching and caring for horses. All aspects of the lives of horses, blazing new trails, pulling a load, hurdling obstacles or simply savoring the day in a meadow can be related to the activities in our own lives. This fantastic Horse Book reminds each of us that there are always lessons to learn about how to deal with friendships, work – place issues, family and self respect. Bring “What Horses Teach Us” home from our Western Book collection and smile with every insightful page. “What Horse Teach Us” is 112 pages with over 100 color photographs in a 5.5” x 5.5” hardcover. ISBN:1-57223-579-9

Price:$14.95

Just Dads

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Western Book Category: “Just Dads” is a favorite selection from the many Pet Books that examine the similarities between animal behavior and human behavior. Bonnie Louise Kuchler has compiled the literary material to create this honor to Dads of all shapes and sizes. “Just Dads” has insightful quotations regarding the nerves of steel, wills of iron and hearts of warm pudding that all Dads, whether human or from the kingdom of animals share. Each quotation is accompanied with a heartwarming photograph that depicts the characteristic being discussed. “Just Dads” is a fantastic Pet Books selection for all Dads and Dads – to – be as well as those who enjoy reading comical facts about animals in their family life. “Just Dads” is 112 pages in a hardcover that is offered for your reading pleasure through our Western Book gallery. ISBN:1-57223-509-8

Price:$14.95

It Takes a Dog to Raise A Village

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Western Book: “It Takes a Dog to Raise a Village” is a Dog Books collection of true tales gathered from around the word and told through this remarkable Pet Books selection. There are tales of captivating canines that insisted on living life on their terms and giving love as freely and as often as time allowed them. There are stories of dogs that rode the railway systems, attended to those in nursing care facilities, slept of the graves of the deceased owners and alerted the town of approaching ships despite being stone deaf. This enchanting selection of Dog Books is a must – have for all those who love dogs and for those who love a good story. This Pet Books item has 192 pages with 9 illustrations in a 5.75” x 7.5” hardcover and is offered for your reading pleasure through our Western Book gallery. ISBN:1-57223-300-1

Price:$15.95

What Cats Teach Us

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Western Book: “What Cats Teach Us” is an insightful literary treat from the Cat Books available in our Pet Books collection. “What Cats Teach Us” is written by author Glen Dromgoole and gives the reader a first hand opportunity to benefit from the lessons that cats can teach us everyday. This Cat Books selection examines such feline characteristics as fastidious grooming habits, eating a healthy fish diet and getting plenty of rest as well as nurturing your independent spirit, expressing your individuality and embracing your curiosity and applies them to lesson for the humans that cats know. This is sure to become one of your favorite Pet Books. “What Cats Teach Us” is 112 pages with over 100 color photographs in 5.5” x 5.5” hardcover that is offered to you through our Western Book gallery. ISBN:1-57223-296-X

Price:$14.95

What Dogs Teach Us

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Western Book: “What Dogs Teach Us” is a must – have selection of Dog Books that is available from our Pet Books gallery. Dogs are our best friends for many reasons. First among those reasons is their pure passion for the joy and simplicity that life has to offer. Dogs have an innate ability to remind us of the uncomplicated happiness that we can find in life. “What Dogs Teach Us” is a lighthearted guide to these lessons. This book is the perfect gift for all dog lovers and those who appreciate Dog Books with an enlightening and humorous side. Treat yourself to “What Dogs Teach Us” from the collection of many Pet Books available and you’ll grin every time you turn the page. 112 pages with over 100 full color photographs in a 5.5” x 5.5” hardcover. ISBN: 978-57223-268-6

Price:$14.95

“Sticks and Stones Cookbook”

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Western Book: The “Sticks and Stones Cookbook” is one of those unique Cookbooks which offers recipes for creating foods with flavor touched by fire and accented with smoke. This book explains how to use natural elements and the art of plank – grilling, inspired by the Natives of the Northwest. This modern method adapts itself itself to the home grill where seasoned meats and seafood cook slowly in their own oils an flavors while the distinctive aromas fill the air. This is truly the modern definitive guide to an elemental culinary art incorporating wood, hot stones and your special touch. Included among the 36 fabulous recipes is Pistachio Crusted Sea Scallops on Maple, Oak Planked honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Cinnamon, Apple Fruitwood Planked Halibut Steaks with Smoked Apple, Thyme & Black Pepper Butter, Cedar Planked Rack of Lamb with Maple Pecan Mustard Crust and Brandade Cod Cakes on Hot Stone with Lemon Thyme Aioli. 96 pages with 50 color photographs in a 10” x 8” hardcover. ISBN: 7-09786-00175

Price:$19.50

101 Uses for a Golden Retriever

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Western Book: “101Uses for a Golden Retriever” is the perfect Pet Books gift for all Golden Retriever lovers who will appreciate a lighthearted literary look at the life of Goldens in this great Dog Books selection. The Golden Retriever is one of the most popular breeds and this book offers comical suggestions of things you can do with your Golden Retriever. This is one of those Dog Books that the reader will not be able to resist grinning while turning page after page. There are full color photographs of Goldens at play, home and working in the field accompanied with insightful text. “101 Uses for a Golden Retriever” is 112 pages in a 5.5” x 5.5” hardcover with 101 full color photographs. ISBN: 1-57223-211-0.

Price:$14.95

Just Goldens – Half Pint

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Western Book: “Just Goldens – Half Pint” is the perfect Pet Books gift for all Golden Retriever lovers who will appreciate a lighthearted literary look at the life of Goldens in this great Dog Books selection. The Golden Retriever is one of the most popular breeds and this book demonstrates why that is. This is one of those Dog Books that the reader will not be able to resist grinning while turning page after page. There are full color photographs by Dale C. Spartas of Goldens at play, home and working in the field accompanied with insightful text from writer Steve Smith. “Just Goldens – Half Pint” is 96 pages in 7” x 5.5” hardcover with 100 photographs. ISBN: 1-57223-218-8

Price:$12.95

Savor Montana II Cookbook

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Western Book Category: The “Savor Montana II Cookbook” is written by Montana authors Chuck and Blanche Johnson who researched recipes from 30 fine restaurants from throughout the Treasure State. These delicious recipes vary from savory wild game dishes like Wapiti Picata to vegetarian delights such as Steamed Artichokes with Pecan – Herb Aioli. The ”Savor Montana II Cookbook” is 244 pages with black and white photographs that measures 7” x 9” in soft cover. Enjoy these recipes at home and on your next trip to Montana treat yourself to dining at these exquisite restaurant. ISBN:1-932098-25-9

Price:$24.95

Lewis & Clark Caverns Bats Domino Box

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This great domino box has a cool laser-cut top, featuring an extremely detailed bat scene. The miniature dominoes that come with this box are approximately 1" by ½", and come with instructions on how to play dominoes. The box itself is approximately 5" wide, 3" deep and 1" tall.

Price:$11.99

Wood National Parks Jigsaw Puzzle

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The solid wood construction of this jigsaw puzzle will help it to last for years of use. With 40 pieces and a cartoon representation of many of the parks, this puzzle shows the state names and capitals under each piece, allowing the recipient to learn each state.

Price:$9.99

Horse Solitaire Game

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This version of the classic peg game is a great way to keep yourself (or your child) entertained on a long trip or even at home. With a detailed, laser-cut Montana horse design, this distinctive piece is a great gift idea. Approximately 4" deep and 3" wide.

Price:$7.99

Montana Horse Tic-Tac-Toe

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An excellent Montana souvenir, this tic-tac-toe game features a laser-etched design, wood construction and beautifully enameled pegs. Sure to last for a childhood, this is a great souvenir to remind young ones of time in Montana. Approximately 4" long and 3" wide.

Price:$7.99

Montana Moose Cribbage Board

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This laser-etched cribbage board features a compartment on the bottom that allows you to store the red & blue pegs (included) helping to keep the board and pegs together -- ideal for camping, RVing and roadtrips. Approximately 12" long and 3" wide.

Price:$17.99

Montana Mountains Cribbage Board

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Price:$17.99

Elk Domino Box

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This box is an excellent gift for any elk lover, especially if they are a traveler. This laser-cut box features its own set of dominoes that are perfectly fitted to the inside of this magnet-secured box, making this an ideal piece for road trips, camping, and RVing. Approximately 5" wide, 3¼" deep, and 1" tall.

Price:$12.99

Silence and Solitude

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Western Book: “Silence and Solitude” is a breathtaking journey through the winter wilderness of Yellowstone National Park. This fabulous selection of Yellowstone Books is offered through our Western Book collection. There are 130 photographs that depict the lives of the wildlife that endure the long winters of Yellowstone and inspire the reader with power of a landscape that is still wild and untouched. The photographs are accompanied Tom Murphy's, the photographer, thoughtful comments that take the reader along into the time and place of each beautiful image. “Silence and Solitude” treats the reader to captions regarding fox's hunt for mouse, to understanding why it is that bison stand stoically in a geothermal stream and marvel at the many portraits painted by light changes and ice forms in the Yellowstone. By Montana photographer Tom Murphy with 128 pages including full – color photographs in a 9.25” x 12.5” hardcover. ISBN:193183200-5

Price:$30.00

Rodeo-Opoly, The Rodeo Monopoly Game

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In a Bronc-Buckin', Bull Ridin', Property-Tradin' conversion of the classic family game, you can receive things for Cowboy Christmas, make money for doing your best bull-riding imitation, and many other fun things. In addition, flipping the deeds over will teach fun rodeo facts.

Price:$36.99

Dino-Opoly, The Dinosaur Monopoly Game

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A great game for budding archaeologists, this game brings a new twist to the classic property-trading game. This game comes with an all new board, cards, and even new game pieces, including a Raptor claw, T-Rex skull, and others! Additionally, the deeds have fun dinosaur facts on the reverse, making this game educational as well as fun!

Price:$36.99

Horse-Opoly, The Horse Monopoly Game

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This great version of monopoly is a complete conversion of Monopoly. With its own versions of Connecticut Avenue and Park Place, all the way down to horse-themed chance cards. Additionally, this game is educational as well as fun, with facts about each horse on the back of the horse's deed. This game even has its own pieces, from the horsefly to the bag of oats.

Price:$36.99

UM Big-Pawed Teddy Bear

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An excellent gift for a UM student, this super-soft bear sports the University of Montana logo. Whether you know an alumnus, a student, or simply a fan, this bear is sure to melt hearts and provide a feel of home to any recipient. Approximately 12" tall. Comes assorted in a dark and light brown color.

Price:$27.99

Spooky Montana

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This haunting book captures the frightening essence of ghostly tales in Montana, letting us know that there really are things that go bump in the night. Spooky Montana lets you in on the teeth chattering tales of ghosts and strange happenings. This book is great for sharing spooky stories next to a campfire or at home alone if you think you are brave enough.

Price:$16.95

Montana Mainstreets: A Guide to Historic Bozeman

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Western Book: “Montana Mainstreets: A Guide to Historic Bozeman” is an exciting Western History guidebook that leads the reader through the streets of Bozeman Montana while analyzing the unique architecture and historical facts. This Western Book is based on Historic Preservation Office records that provide a window to the past and points the reader to buildings, historic sites and parks that are landmarks and monuments in Bozeman's rich history. This Western History is full of fascinating detailed maps, historic photographs and lively prose. “Montana Mainstreets: A Guide to Historic Bozeman” is the perfect gift or western souvenir for any history buff and fan of beautiful Bozeman, Montana.

Price:$12.95

The Mountain Men: The Dramatic History and Lore of the First Frontiersmen

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Western Book Category: Our selection of exciting and well-researched books will provide you with only the best and most informational Western History books. The Mountain Men: The Dramatic History and Lore of the First Frontiersmen is a compilation of tales from George Laycock. To know how the west was really won, you must start with the exploits of these unsung mountain men who, like the legendary Jeremiah Johnson, were real buckskin survivalists. Preceded only by Lewis and Clark, beaver fur trappers roamed the river valleys and mountain ranges of the west, living on the fish and game, fighting or trading with Native Americans, and forever heading toward the untamed wilderness. Laycock weaves historical facts and practical instruction with profiles of individual trappers in this striking 256-page piece. Brush up on your own Western History knowledge or give this book to someone who just can't get enough of the legends of the old west. ISBN: 1-59228-655-0

Price:$14.95

“Cave Exploring”

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Western Book: “Cave Exploring” is a favorite selection of Guide Books written by geologist – hydrologist Paul Burger, coauthor of Deep Secrets. This informative book illuminates the underground world of rock formations, flowing rivers and crawling critters. “Cave Exploring” also clearly and carefully describes the techniques and skill needed to safely limb, crawl, tread softly ans swim in the quest for underground discovery. This is the perfect gift and information source for anyone with an interest in exploring caves. These fantastic Guide Books are available to you through our extensive Western Book gallery. 119 pages. ISBN: 0-7627-2560-5

Price:$15.95

The Battle of the Big Hole

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Western Book Category: This fabulous Western History is an excellent novel by Aubrey L. Haines. “The Battle of the Big Hole” is a fresh look at the cultural misunderstandings that helped to give rise to the Indian wars. From original documents and first-person accounts, this is the only thorough retelling of one of the landmark conflicts in the history of the American West. “The Battle of the Big Hole” is a perfect gift for the Western History enthusiast and is available through our extensive Western Book collection. 179 pages. ISBN: 0-7627-4148-1

Price:$12.95

The Essential Grizzly: The Mingled Fate of Men and Bears

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Western Book Category: For the nature enthusiasts in your life, we carry a wide selection of Wildlife Books. The Essential Grizzly: The Mingled Fate of Men and Bears is written by Doug and Andrea Peacock. It is hailed as the most comprehensive and assiduous chronicle of human-grizzly bear interactions ever written. Doug and Andrea argue that the conservation of big, wild, sometimes dangerous animals is of absolute importance to modern humans, to the survival of our own species and for rational thought. The emotional mindset behind reason is humility, a condition virtually guaranteed by a stroll through grizzly country, and a precursor to respect and tolerance for all other beings. Together, the authors delve into the complex dynamics that characterize modern bonds between people and the great bear. Give one of our Wildlife Books as a gift to brighten someone's day or keep it for yourself and impress people with your Montana know-how. ISBN: 9781592288489

Price:$22.95

“Still Speaking Ill of the Dead” - More Jerks in Montana History

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Western Book: “Still Speaking Ill of the Dead” is a fascinating Western History of the immoral, cowardly, selfish and the just plain evil that contributed to (or hindered) the shaping the wild west. This eagerly awaited follow – up to Speaking Ill of the Dead explores the other side of Montana's history through fourteen stories of less than desirable citizens. Many of these stories are selected from the increasingly popular Montana History Conference session – Jerks in Montana History. Some of the individuals profiled are Toussaint Charbonneau, the infamous guide for Lewis and Clark, Boone Helm and Liver – Eatin' Johnston, alleged cannibals and heinous frontier characters; John X. Beilder – vigilante, executioner and pint – sized bully and the Montana Council of Defense “patriots” that went berserk and fed hysteria and played fast and loose with civil liberties. This fascinating Western History is offered through our extensive Western Book collection. 147 pages with black and white photographs in a 6” x 9” softcover. ISBN: 0-7627-3624-0

Price:$14.95

Myths and Mysteries of the Old West

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Western Book: This Western History covers the age before law and order came into the West. The lives of the real people who filled the vast landscape became the romantic folk heroes or treacherous villains of the era. Among the individuals in this Western History is Billy The Kid, George Armstrong Custer and Sitting Bull. Explore such mysteries like; were Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid truly shot down in South America, or did they live to a ripe old age with a wild woman Etta Place? Did the Gold Rush really start with a fortuitous accident? Did Calamity Jane marry and have a baby with Wild Bill Hitchcock, and did he really kill one hundred men? Did Buffalo Billy Dixon shoot a man dead from a mile away? This engaging Western Book is written by Michael Rutter. 161 pages with black and white photographs in 6” x 9” softcover.

Price:$10.95

Montana Almanac

Thu, 17 May 2012 07:16:34 +0000

Western Book: The “Montana Almanac” is a Western History that delivers thousands of fact about the Big Sky Country. This book has been revised and updated by lifelong Montana resident Andrea Merrill-Maker. With this one book, long-time Montanans and newcomers alike can become steeped in Montana's rich history and people, natural treasures, sports and outdoor recreation, business , agriculture, arts, culture, travel spots that any Montanan should know. This fabulous Western History is offered through our extensive Western Book collection. 375 pages with black and white photographs and tables in a 6” x 9” softcover. ISBN: 0-7627-3655-0

Price:$16.95