Frontier Justice With a Vengeance describes one of the most heinous crimes in the history of Montana-patricide. Clinton Dotson, incarcerated and serving a ninety-nine year sentence for the murder and robbery of an elderly prospector, is convicted of masterminding a cunning plot to fake his own father's suicide, thereby exonerating himself. Over a hundred years later, the bizarre events, inflammatory press coverage, and court rulings continue to provoke debate. Was Clinton the victim of a revengeful plot perpetrated by his nephew and a drifter from Missouri, or did he conspire to have his...

Becoming an oral historian is easier than you think. It doesn't require a degree, large blocks of time, or unlimited funds. In this handbook, you'll find descriptions of eleven oral history categories, plus a section on using oral history as a basis for authentic fictional dialogue. You'll learn how to determine a theme, locate participants, conduct successful interviews, elicit candid revelations, and weave the stories and voices into a book, play, or film. The rich and often amazing stories you collect will enhance every facet of your writing.

(From back cover) 17 inspiring stories of Kentucky women who bravely overcame discrimination, sexual harassment, abuse, illiteracy, financial difficulties and many other obstacles in order to better their lives and the lives of their families.