A unique book revealing a ten year research of Missouri silo history. This book, written in an easy reading style, is richly illustrated to show the differences of silo constructions. The pleasant unveiling of silos and trees gives a rare, humanized view of silos and stirs the almost forgotten obligation to them.

Published in 1898 in Toronto, this stirring account of life in the Canadian Northwest at the turn of the twentieth century includes stories of Aboriginal life, camping, dogs, buffalo, epidemic, path blazing, horse thievery, gambling, polygamy, wolves, hunting, storytelling, broiled owlets, schooling in the "university of frontier life," missionaries, war parties, bear ribs, feasting and fasting, wonderful mirages, wild rhubarb, death of a friend, road making, a plunge into icy water. The author, John McDougall, was a third-generation Canadian from Upper Canada. He spent his life working, playing, and earning the trust of the Aboriginal people.

This collection of short stories paints vivid portraits of life in the enchanting landscapes of Colorado. From the bustling health resort of Springtown to the rugged prairie ranches and thriving mining camps, the tales capture the diverse tapestry of this remarkable region. With each story, readers will be transported into the heart of the action, experiencing the trials, triumphs, and adventures of the engaging characters who inhabit this land.