Montana Century: 100 Years in Pictures and Words [Hardcover]

Michael P Malone (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1999

Chronicles the coming of age of the Treasure State in the twentieth century.

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From the Back Cover

Montana Century chronicles the coming of age of the Treasure State in the twentieth century, going beyond the mere retelling of events to frame the Montana experience within the larger context of the American West, the nation and the world. Destined to become a collector's item, this magnificent book is more than a history. It is a poignant evocation of a beautiful, often conflicted, and beloved state. Essays by some of the best Montana writers are richly illustrated with more than 300 historical and contemporary photographs. This sumptuously produced book will be an elegant addition to any bookshelf.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 328 pages
• Publisher: TwoDot; 1st edition (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156044827X
• ISBN-13: 978-1560448273
• Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 10.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,537,070 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big Book on the Big Sky, March 30, 2000

By 

Frederick R. Longan (Billings, Montana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Montana Century: 100 Years in Pictures and Words (Hardcover)

I am usually allergic to coffee table books. This one is different: edited by historian and president of Montana State University, Bozeman (died December, 1999)Michael Malone, this book includes essays by David Quammen and Mary Clearman Blew on the wildlife and the arts respectively. The other essays, covering a wide range of subjects are written by other knowledgable professionals.

The photographs and captions are equally enticing and informative. The full page photograph of artist, Bob DeWeese, and his Gangster Tie is almost worth the price of the book to me.

I found one minor mistake: the 1937 flood in Billings was the result of a break in an irrigation ditch, not the overflow of the Yellowstone River. I know of no better book for getting a feel for this part of the world, nor is that Chamber of Commerce puffery: in 1910 there were about 2,000 African Americans in all of Montana. In 1999 there were about the same number (from the essay on ethnic groups). The reasons for that are clear, and shameful.

Whether you are a Montanan or not, if you want to know more about the state this is a worthy addition to your library.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A True Montana Treasure, July 10, 2001

By 

B. Slyngstad (Big Sky Country, Montana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Montana Century: 100 Years in Pictures and Words (Hardcover)

While working as a Costco employee, we received a shipment of these books and arranged for the late Mr. Malone to come in to our Bozeman store and sign copies for the customers.

Early the next morning, while stocking the books and getting everything organized, I was approached by my manager who notified me that the signing would not be taking place because Mr. Malone had died of, what appeared to be, a heart attack.

This is a true Montana book, filled with gorgeous pictures of what truly is - "The Last Best Place." I found the writing to be very informative, yet easy to lose myself in.

For those of you who already own this book, you know how great it is. You realize how lucky you are to live in one of the most beautiful areas in the world. And you understand the history Montana holds. If you don't have this book and you are from Montana, pick it up...you won't be disappointed.

Lets not forget Mr. Michael Malone. Although his life was cut tragically short, he was able to share with us his lifelong work. And it is amazing.