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from RoadTrip America:
The
Ultimate Wyoming Atlas & Travel Encyclopedia,
by Michael & Heidi Pfeil Dougherty
The
Ultimate Montana Atlas & Travel Encyclopedia
(2nd edition),
by Michael & Heidi Pfeil Dougherty
A word of advice:
when you pick up either one of the superb books
written by Michael and Heidi Pfeil Dougherty (and
the rest of the editorial staff at Ultimate Press),
take five minutes and read the INTRODUCTION. You
might think that would be a logical place to start
with any book, but when I open a new atlas or travel
guide, my first inclination is to skim through the
various sections and see what pops out. Both of
these works, The Ultimate Wyoming Atlas and Travel
Encyclopedia and The Ultimate Montana Atlas
and Travel Encyclopedia, have so much detail
and so many fascinating facts that you may find
yourself overwhelmed and momentarily at a loss for
discovering the best way to use them.
The Doughertys and their staff
have gathered a truly awesome amount of information
about local history, routes, lodging, and natural
wonders in both Wyoming and Montana. If you take
the time to read the introduction, the organization
of the book will make a great deal more sense and
enrich your experience of the materials. The articles
in each of the books are gathered from a variety
of sources including pieces from historical societies,
transcriptions of oral histories, tall tales, and
independent research by the authors...[Read
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