Roadside History of Nebraska [Paperback]

Candy Moulton (Author), C. Moulton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1997 | Series: Roadside History

This overview of Nebraska history follows roadways to the well-known and lesser-known points of interest from early French and Spanish explorers to modern agriculture and the ongoing plight of Native Americans.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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"These are the stories of the famous political, cultural and business leaders, as well as the unknown pioneers." --Gerald Wade, Omaha World-Herald --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

A former newspaper journalist, Candy Moulton is the editor of the Western Writers of America's Roundup magazine and is a regular contributor to True West and many other western history publications. The granddaughter of homesteaders and a longtime resident of Encampment, Wyoming, Moulton is a member of several historical organizations, including the Lewis and Clark Heritage Trail Foundation, the Oregon-California Trails Association, and Western Writers of America. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878423478
• ISBN-13: 978-0878423477
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,407,304 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #8 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Nebraska

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14 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars roadside history of nebraska, February 13, 2000

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Searcher (Nebraska) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roadside History of Nebraska (Roadside History Series , Vol 13) (Hardcover)

I began this book with interest but that changed quickly as I realized I could not trust the information it contained. We live on the site of the Print Olive ranch mentioned in the book. Candy Moulton states it is beside the Dismal river, which it is not. The Dismal is over 65 miles away. The old Print Olive ranch is on the South Loup River. I look out my window at it daily. If Ms. Moulton could not even check the river's name on a map, how can we trust the information she includes which is unverifiable. Very disappointing!

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good historical guide, May 21, 2006

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Bomojaz (South Central PA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roadside History of Nebraska (Roadside History Series , Vol 13) (Hardcover)

This is Nebraska's entry in the Roadside History series of state historical guides mainly designed for travelers in each state, written by Candy Moulton. The book is divided into five sections: Lewis and Clark Country (NE part of the state), River Country (SE part of the state), Oregon Trail Country, Sandhills Country, and Panhandle Country. Focusing on major highways that traverse each section, the book gives a thorough history of towns, cities, historical sites, and the people who inhabited them all, some famous, some infamous. It's a great book for travelers in the state, and between the specific roads traversed and the comprehensive index, ease of use couldn't be improved upon. Armchair travelers or anyone just interested in learning about Nebraska's past will also benefit from the book. It contains numerous photos and a detailed chronology of Nebraska history as well. One thing it, or any of the books in this series, doesn't contain is information about tourist attractions, lodging, restaurants, etc. But it's loaded with historical information and is an essential work for anyone interested in Nebraska's past.