Search -
It Happened in Idaho: Remarkable Events That Shaped History (It Happened In) (2nd Edition)
It Happened in Idaho Remarkable Events That Shaped History - It Happened In - 2nd Edition Author:Randy Stapilus True Tales from the Gem State’s Past -- from the midnight theft of the capitalto the Teton Dam flood From the Snake River Plain northward to its jagged mountains, barren foothills, lush farmland, and tree-covered peaks, Idaho is a state that defies easy description. It Happened In Idaho goes behind the scenes to all... more » parts of this remarkable land to tell its story, in short episodes that reveal the intriguing people and events that have shaped the Gem State. • Read about the mistake that led to the founding of Idaho’s first town, the mule that struck silver, and the enterprising farmer named Joe who helped make Idaho potatoes famous. • Learn how an Austrian count’s quest and a chance meeting over a beer led Sun Valley to become America’s first major ski resort. • Ride along with daredevil Evel Knievel as he jumps the Snake River Canyon on a motorcycle.« less