West To Montana

CHRISTINE WORTMAN-ENGREN

Publication: Farcountry Press, 2018, Helena, Montana

First edition. 8vo. Stiff pictorial perfect bound wrappers, xi [blank], 482 pp., acknowledgments, prologue, illustrated mostly from photographs, portraits, epilogue, appendix, bibliography, about the author. A compelling historical narrative that traces the journey of four pioneering families ... the Wortmans, Godseys, Gilmores, and Nesses ...from their origins in the Atlantic colonies to the rugged homesteads of Montana. Set against the backdrop of the Missouri River Breaks, the story delves into the challenges and triumphs of settling in a harsh and unforgiving land. Drawing from family diaries, letters, and historical documents, the author crafts a vivid tapestry of life on the American frontier. The narrative unfolds in a series of interconnected vignettes, each focusing on a different family branch, yet all converging in the shared experience of homesteading in Montana. The book not only highlights the physical hardships faced by these families ... enduring brutal weather, scarce resources, and personal tragedies ... but also emphasizes the resilience and determination that propelled them forward. Fine, unread copy without dust jacket, as issued.