Compass American Guides: Montana, 4th Edition

By Norma Tirrell

Book Overview

Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture, and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining, these gorgeous full-color guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of the region they're visiting. Written and photographed by local residents Knowledgeable advice on hiking, fly-fishing, camping, and other recreational opportunities Spectacular color photography and archival images Lively essays on ghost towns, rodeos, the Battle of Little Bighorn, and cowboy artist Charlie Russell Comprehensive lodging and dining listings, including the best of Montana's guest ranches Literary extracts by nature writers and cowboy poetsScenic road trips, with detailed, full-color maps ABOUT THE AUTHOR Born and raised in Montana, Norma Tirrell brings to this guide a native's firsthand knowledge of the state and an insider's view of its travel industry. For six years, as publications specialist for Travel Montana, a division of the Montana Department of Commerce, she wrote and produced the state's official travel guides. She is a partner of Q Communications Group, a Helena-based graphic design and communications agency. A graduate of the University of Montana School of Journalism, her first book, We Montanans, was published in 1988 by American and World Geographic Publishing. She and her husband, Gordon Bennett, enjoy exploring Montana from their home in Helena, centrally located on the east slope of the Rocky Mountains. ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER John Reddy, based in Helena, has been photographing landscapes and people since 1974. Reddy earned a degree in photography from Montana State University's Film and Television Production Department in Bozeman and subsequently lectured there for two years. He is widely published in Montana. His work has been seen in publications such as American Heritage, Outside, Men's Journal, Pacific Northwest, Sunset Magazine, the Smithsonian Guide to Historic America, and various books published by National Geographic. Reddy has many commercial clients, but prefers working on books and magazines featuring outdoor subjects. In his free time, he enjoys spending his time with his family and continually strives to capture on film the many splendors of his beloved Montana outdoors.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679002812
• ISBN13: 9780679002819
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Compass American Guides Montana

I stumbled upon the Compass America series at a local book store and couldn't believe the quality compared to other travel books. This particular selection was superb. The author is passionate about Montana and the photographs are some of the best. The combination was far supierior to anything else I've seen.The information provided on areas of the state were vivid and provided a good desription of the differing sections of the state. Within each of these various sections were specific descriptions of towns and cities. Of course, areas of interest to travelers were highlighted, but not in a generic "FYI" format. The descriptions and trip advice have an actual caring quality, as though its author really wants you to enjoy Montana.Traveling to Montana? Then pick up the book and get ready to experience the grandeur of the world's most beautiful places. Not going to Montana? That's fine too. This beautiful book will help you enjoy a get away of the mind.

Quite Informative

This book told me all I needed and wanted to know about Montana

Wonderful guide

This is an excellent guide. A fun and exciting read filled with wonderful stories, images and local knowledge.