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5.0 out of 5 stars At least my second-favorite novel of all time., October 12, 1998

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It has been several years since I read this book but I still count it as close to being my all-time favorite. I thought it a better read than Sacajawea. I found Charlie Irwin's story fascinating, not the least because we might be related. Irwin seems to have been one of the last great characters of the Old West. As portrayed by Waldo, he gave us a lot that made our heritage richer. Yet, when I try to search the Web to find out more about Irwin, I find nothing. Thanks to Waldo for helping us to remember such a noble if tragically short life. C. B. Irwin gave so much in such a short time!

Periodically, I check the Web, hoping to find that Anna Lee Waldo has offered us another historical/biographical novel to cherish.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I have ever read, March 28, 2000

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I was very impressed with this book. I live in Colorado Springs and was amazed at how historical this book is. I have been to the graves of some of the charactors in the book and feel as if I know them.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Everything you ever wanted to know about CB Irwin (and more), January 25, 2002

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This is an incredibily thorough, detailed book about the life of CB Irwin. Anna Lee Waldo has done an incredible job researching the subject. The book gives a wonderful insight into what life was like for farmers and ranchers in Kansas, Colorado and Wyoming during 1870-1930. As this is a true story, it is often lacking the exciting plot twists that you would have in a novel.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Prarie-Only half the story
This book was not what I expected. It only contained half of the complete story. The contents showed over 1000 pages and the actual book had around 500 pages. Read more

Published on September 6, 2008 by Sue Talmage

5.0 out of 5 stars Another classic from one of the best historical fiction novelists of our time...
As much as I have loved all of Anna Lee Waldo's meticulously researched historical novels, this was a very pleasant surprise for it's unusual subject matter. Read more

Published on May 24, 2008 by Jeanne

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
I bought the book in 1986 when something said I should buy it. My great uncle was one of Steamboat's handlers. Read more

Published on October 30, 2007 by Shirley E. Gillespie

4.0 out of 5 stars Charles Burton Irwin - What a character!
C.B Irwin is one of the most colourful characters that lived during the turn of the century in the United States!. Read more

Published on March 19, 2006 by S. Schwartz

5.0 out of 5 stars Hammerschmidt, MN
This book was one of the best books I have read. Anna Lee does a wounderful job telling C.B.Erwins life story while keeping the readers attention. Read more

Published on July 18, 2004 by cara Hammerschmidt

5.0 out of 5 stars The type of book you can't put down!
I was consumed by this book. I even read during my lunch hour all the while wondering what would happen next. This is undoubtedly the best book I've ever read. Read more

Published on December 12, 2001 by Jennifer Womack

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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
alfalfa hay, livestock agent, upper ranch, bucking contest, trick roping, wild broncs, steer roper, show wagons

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Wild West, Dee Dee, Clara Belle, Frontier Days, New York, San Ysidro, Union Pacific, San Diego, Will Rogers, Round Top, Tia Juana, Red Cloud, Charley Johnson, Colorado Springs, Charlie Irwin, Tom Mix, Senator Warren, Horse Creek, Aunt Ell, Buffalo Bill, Tom Horn, Salt Lake, Barney Oldfield, Grandpa Rick, Irwin Bros

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