The Big Divide

by David Lavender

Western American History. The Big Divide is the bold pattern greatest mountains and the men who, in conquering them, were forced to conquer themselves.

Genres: History, American

321 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1948

About the author

David Sievert Lavender was a well-known historian of the Western United States, nominated twice for the Pulitzer Prize, who is best remembered by many for his River Runners of the Grand Canyon.

Lavender spent most of his life in Ojai, California. An articulate and deeply knowledgeable speaker on the political and social history of the American West, he often spoke at the annual Telluride Film Festival.

Reviews

[Keith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mostly good anecdotal history of the "Big Divide" area of the mountain states. I found some errors though : like "Jake Slade" instead of Jack Slade, etc. Was written in 1948 so it's a bit old. Interesting stories about miners and railroads, etc.