River of Dreams

A Journey through Milk River Country

Nonfiction, Travel, Canada, Western Canada, History, Adventure & Literary Travel
Cover of the book River of Dreams by Liz Bryan, Heritage House
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Liz Bryan ISBN: 9781772033014
Publisher: Heritage House Publication: June 11, 2019
Imprint: Heritage House Language: English
Author: Liz Bryan
ISBN: 9781772033014
Publisher: Heritage House
Publication: June 11, 2019
Imprint: Heritage House
Language: English

A picturesque, reflective journey along the route of the ancient Milk River, from southern Alberta into northern Montana.

The Milk River is a small and dreamy river, flowing lazily through some of the loneliest lands of North America, the dry plains of Alberta and Montana. Dwarfed by such giants as the Saskatchewan and Mississippi Rivers, it is indeed as meek as its name, virtually unknown to most North Americans. Yet few streams can match its incredible international journey, the magical beauty of its landscape, or the long and often sad history that suffuses every inch of its 1,200-kilometre passage.

The Milk River has always been a special place for the Indigenous Peoples of the plains, providing them with physical and spiritual sustenance. Yet the river's story also encompasses the settlement of the northwestern plains at a time of great change, when Indigenous ways of life were being systematically extinguished, first by brazen whiskey traders and later the flow of immigration and the military will of the US cavalry. As settlement prevailed, brave hopes and dreams often fell victim to injustices and anguish. With lyrical prose, stunning photography, and remarkable insight into the history and geography of the region, River of Dreams is a meditation on the beauty and significance of Milk River country.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A picturesque, reflective journey along the route of the ancient Milk River, from southern Alberta into northern Montana.

The Milk River is a small and dreamy river, flowing lazily through some of the loneliest lands of North America, the dry plains of Alberta and Montana. Dwarfed by such giants as the Saskatchewan and Mississippi Rivers, it is indeed as meek as its name, virtually unknown to most North Americans. Yet few streams can match its incredible international journey, the magical beauty of its landscape, or the long and often sad history that suffuses every inch of its 1,200-kilometre passage.

The Milk River has always been a special place for the Indigenous Peoples of the plains, providing them with physical and spiritual sustenance. Yet the river's story also encompasses the settlement of the northwestern plains at a time of great change, when Indigenous ways of life were being systematically extinguished, first by brazen whiskey traders and later the flow of immigration and the military will of the US cavalry. As settlement prevailed, brave hopes and dreams often fell victim to injustices and anguish. With lyrical prose, stunning photography, and remarkable insight into the history and geography of the region, River of Dreams is a meditation on the beauty and significance of Milk River country.

More books from Heritage House

Cover of the book The Law and the Lawless by Liz Bryan
Cover of the book Country Roads of Western BC by Liz Bryan
Cover of the book Ghostly Campfire Stories of Western Canada by Liz Bryan
Cover of the book Polar Bears: The Arctic’s Fearless Great Wanderers by Liz Bryan
Cover of the book Mountie Makers: Putting the Canadian in RCMP by Liz Bryan
Cover of the book Carnival of Secrets by Liz Bryan
Cover of the book CHEK Republic by Liz Bryan
Cover of the book James Macleod by Liz Bryan
Cover of the book Whisky Wars of the Canadian West by Liz Bryan
Cover of the book If You Live Like Me by Liz Bryan
Cover of the book The Cowboy Cavalry: The Story of the Rocky Mountain Rangers by Liz Bryan
Cover of the book Horses, Hounds and Other Country Critters: Humorous Tales of Rural Life by Liz Bryan
Cover of the book Edward S. Curtis Above the Medicine Line by Liz Bryan
Cover of the book Miles To Go by Liz Bryan
Cover of the book Medicine Unbundled by Liz Bryan
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy