Overview
True Tales from the Last Best Place
From the battle of the Little Bighorn to the killer quake of 1959, It Happened in Montana offers a unique look at intriguing people and episodes from the history of Big Sky Country.
Learn about John Colter's famous and harrowing flight to freedom. Meet the cowboys who first drove dusty herds of Texas longhorns north across the Yellowstone River. And read about Hollywood stars the likes of Myrna Loy and Gary Cooper—screen legends who found their start in the state.
In an easy-to-read style that's entertaining and informative, popular western historian James A. Crutchfield recounts some of the most captivating moments from the history of Montana.
Synopsis
True Tales from the Last Best Place
From the battle of the Little Bighorn to the killer quake of 1959, It Happened in Montana offers a unique look at intriguing people and episodes from the history of Big Sky Country.
Learn about John Colter's famous and harrowing flight to freedom. Meet the cowboys who first drove dusty herds of Texas longhorns north across the Yellowstone River. And read about Hollywood stars the likes of Myrna Loy and Gary Cooper—screen legends who found their start in the state.
In an easy-to-read style that's entertaining and informative, popular western historian James A. Crutchfield recounts some of the most captivating moments from the history of Montana.