The sesquicentennial of the Montana Territory is a wonderful point at which to consider its dawning years.  Against the backdrop of civil war and Reconstruction, Montana became a place of refuge and golden land of great hopefulness.  This work recounts the struggles, tragedies, controversies, humor, and colorful characters of Montana's formative years.

Local author, Gary Forney, has previously published a biography of Thomas Francis Meagher, a legendary figure in the history of Ireland and Montana.  He has also written, Discovery Men and It Takes All Kinds.

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