Stories of the Early Days in Wyoming: Big Horn Basin

By Tacetta B. Walker

Journey back to the untamed landscapes of Wyoming's Big Horn Basin with author Tacetta B. Walker, written in 1936. In this captivating revival of her long-forgotten manuscript, Walker unveils the fascinating stories of northwestern Wyoming's early days, preserving the tales shared by the old timers who witnessed the basin's transformation from wilderness to community.

Walker chronicles many shocking events that unfolded since the arrival of the first settlers. From the daring exploits of the infamous Butch Cassidy and the Hole in the Wall Gang, a love triangle resulting in one brother killing another resulting in the raid on the Basin jail and the incredible tale of the Sheep Queen Lucy Morrison Moore, all come to life in Walker's storytelling.

Discover the battles that shaped the settlement of the Big Horn Basin. Walker captures the story of Chief Washakie and Sharp Nose's negotiations for the sale of the Hot Springs in present-day Thermopolis. Tacetta recounts the story of a Wyoming county that was almost named Sacajawea.

As you take a step back in time, Walker's revived 1936 account offers a window into the past, preserving the legacy of the early days in Wyoming. Yet, amidst the vivid narratives of pioneers and outlaws, Tacetta B. Walker remains an enigma. Born in 1892 and passing away in 1953, she dedicated her life to documenting the tales of others, leaving her own story largely untold.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1956413065
• ISBN13: 9781956413069
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: Hoodoo Books LLC
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"