In the 1840s, land west of the Missouri River was a new frontier for courage, adventure, freedom and true grit. During this era and the decades that followed, Utah became the focal point for many brave settlers yearning for a new way of life. While Utah's proud Mormon legacy is well documented, there are lesser-known stories that contribute to the state's fascinating history. Join public historian, author and history columnist Eileen Hallet Stone for a look into the state's forgotten past as she presents a revelatory collection of tales culled from her popular "Salt Lake Tribune" "Living...
In the 1840s, land west of the Missouri River was a new frontier for courage, adventure, freedom and true grit. During this era and the decades that f...
From the rugged beauty and refined splendor of this vast state emerges a remarkable volume of personal recollections, narrative histories and astonishing stories. Explore the fortitude and cultural diversity behind the development of Utah through Big Bill Haywood, vilified by the New York Times as the most feared figure in America. Experience compelling accounts of women bruised on the front lines of suffrage battles, enthralling stories of Chinese paper sons and daughters and heroic endeavors of Northern Ute firefighters. Celebrate downtown s Wall Street of the West, the off-road cyclist...
From the rugged beauty and refined splendor of this vast state emerges a remarkable volume of personal recollections, narrative histories and astonish...