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Awaken Montana’s Past

Montana History Like You’ve Never Seen It

Step into Montana’s rich, layered past through 23 captivating true stories that reveal the ancient and ongoing connections between land, people, and heritage. Anthropologist Sally Thompson brings to life forgotten voices—from Native tribes to early explorers—awakening a Montana few have seen.

  • 23 unexpected stories blending archaeology, oral history, and landscape to illuminate Montana’s deep past
  • Insights into Native American cultures including Kootenai, Salish, Crow, Gros Ventre, Assiniboine, and Blackfeet
  • Reveals hidden historical treasures etched in place names, artifacts, and natural landmarks
  • Authored by Sally Thompson, a seasoned anthropologist with over four decades of experience and tribal collaborations
  • Next Gen Indie Book Award winner

“A must-have book for anyone interested in Montana and Western American history.”
—Ken Egan Jr., author of Montana 1864 and Montana 1889

Paperback – 298 pages