THE FRONTIER YEARS

by ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 17, 1955

A testimonial volume tells the story of a photographer, L. A. Huffman, of the country in which he lived, the Montana territory, and of the people who personified the old West -- the soldiers, the Indians, the bullwhackers and the hidehunters. From Iowa, Huffman's wanderings brought him to Fort Keogh as its photographer, and from there he moved to Miles Town (Miles City) to open his studio. With his old wet plates, collodion bottle and bath and his homemade cameras, he pictured the land, the buffalo, the scenic views, and the history of a restless frontier; he was a part of sportsmen's expeditions and hunting parties; he had many difficulties in the field with his equipment; he displayed courage and patience; and his own writings have a sensitive appreciation of the life around him. There's a lot about the Indians among themselves and in relation to the white conquerors; about the army post life and the game hunters; the story of Miles City and the flow of business, law and social life; there's shop talk about the photographs. Another vista on one of the last frontiers, this should have a special place because of its 125 Huffman photographs dating from 1878.

Pub Date: Oct. 17, 1955

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Holt

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 1955

Categories: NONFICTION