Description: The best way to enjoy Idaho's rich heritage is to visit the sites where history happened. Roadside History of Idaho makes you feel like you've got a native guide at hand as it transports you to those places through well-researched, well-told stories and vivid historical photographs.
Brief description: Betty B. Derig holds a master's in American history from the University of Montana. She has written numerous articles and four books on western history, including Roadside History of Idaho. Derig, an avid gardener, is a member of the Idaho Native Plant Society. Her love for the West's varied terrain, from its deserts to its evergreen forests, led her to team up with Margaret Fuller to write Wild Berries of the West. Derig lives in Weiser, Idaho.
Review Quotes: "With quips and anecdotes, directions to towns and highways, this book was an adventure."