Having lost her husband in a farm accident, Mattie is forced to confront his hidden past and enlists their daughter, a woman ranch hand, and a runaway Native American boy to keep the family alfalfa ranch in business.

"Based on a true story,the author provides a captivating and crystal clear window into the lives of some of the early settlers on the plains of South Dakota. In 1911, sixteen year old Grace has the same hopes and dreams as any other bride for a future built on love, commitment and family. But she also knows that a life of ranching on the magnificent prairie she loves so deeply will require years of perseverance, hard work and suffering. What she doesn't...

Though she is fond of her people, a girl prefers to live among the wild horses where she is truly happy and free.

Badger Clark was already famous when he wrote When Hot Springs Was a Pup, likely a fund-raising project for the local Kiwanis Club in 1927. Clark extolled the virtues and foibles of his little community on the edge of the Black Hills, from its beginnings as a Lakota place of healing to its current status as a destination resort. Hot Springs, South Dakota is still a unique, thriving community, home to artists, craftspeople and the world-famous Evans...

Hunter and trapper Hugh Glass, left for dead by his best friends after being mauled by a bear, not only survives, but returns with a vengeance and a new name--Lord Grizzly.

At her death an elderly Plains Indian woman experiences the afterlife believed in by her people, while the surviving family members prepare her body according to their custom.

"The rich history of the Black Hills and the resilient personality of its people are showcased in this collection of short works by writers living and working in the area"--Cover, p. [4]

A nostalgic, unique "then and now" look back in time at classic South Dakota and regional railroads subjects through the lens of prolific Colorado railroad photographer Otto C. Perry. The book was compiled and edited by Rick Mills. The full color book features 55 historic railroad photographs by legendary Colorado photographer Otto C. Perry in South Dakota and the surrounding states dating back to 1922, plus contemporary images of the same locations...