Description:
Dazzled by abundant natural resources, a wide cast of hopefuls tried their best to tame Idaho's Priest Lake. Wild Place focuses on little-known yet captivating stories of the colorful characters who navigated its demanding physical, political, and economic challenges.
Brief description:
Kris Runberg Smith is professor of history at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. She earned her Ph.D. in American Studies from Saint Louis University, a M.A. in American History from Washington State University, and a B.A. in Museum Science from University of Idaho. She has written for both academic and popular audiences. She edited Pioneer Voices of Priest Lake for the Priest Lake Museum in 2007. Her family connections to Priest Lake date back to 1897.
Review Quotes:
"An easy read for the less historically inclined, but rich with primary sources. The first-person accounts of early settlers are remarkable."
--Pacific Northwest Inlander