So Incredibly Idaho: Seven Landscapes That Define the Gem State [Hardcover]

Carlos Arnaldo Schwantes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1996

Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for the University of Idaho Press

Idaho, unknown to most and loved by those who have experienced it, comes alive in this innovative work. Schwantes, with a passion for his adopted home, reveals the many aspects of Idaho's varied landscapes. Filled with images, So Incredibly Idaho! Describes the hidden forces and unseen historical events that have been impacted by the landscapes of this unique western state.

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Chances are most libraries have very little on Idaho. Schwantes (Univ. of Idaho) attempts to define Idaho not in touristic or purely historical terms but by its geographical terrain. Few states have such a rocky creation (geographically and politically speaking), and Schwantes does an outstanding job in bringing this little-known state to life. He discusses the early years of Idaho, when it was much larger than its present boundaries. He tells of how trappers, miners, visionaries, railroad magnates, environmentalists, and others left their indelible mark on the state. All this is conveyed by someone with an obvious love for his subject and a deep concern for its future. Long after the tourist books on Idaho are out of date, this work will remain a valuable look at a remarkable part of the country. Highly recommended for all libraries.?Joseph L. Carlson, Vandenberg AFB Lib., Cal.
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"Chances are most libraries have very little on Idaho. Schwantes (Univ. of Idaho) attempts to define Idaho not in touristic or purely historical terms but by its geographical terrain. Few states have such a rocky creation (geographically and politically speaking), and Schwantes does an outstanding job in bringing this little-known state to life. He discusses the early years of Idaho, when it was much larger than its present boundaries. He tells of how trappers, miners, visionaries, railroad magnates, environmentalists, and others left their indelible mark on the state. All this is conveyed by someone with an obvious love for his subject and a deep concern for its future. Long after the tourist books on Idaho are out of date, this work will remain a valuable look at a remarkable part of the country."—Library Journal

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 146 pages
• Publisher: Caxton Press (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0893011932
• ISBN-13: 978-0893011932
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,333,121 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful overview of Idaho, July 26, 1999

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This review is from: So Incredibly Idaho: Seven Landscapes That Define the Gem State (Hardcover)

This book not only captivates you with the magnificent pictures of Idaho, but entertains you with stories--both past and present--of a wonderful state. Anyone who wants a personal tour guide of Idaho should own this book.