Lisa Hendrickson
Burning the Breeze: Three Generations of Women in the American West
Burning the Breeze: Three Generations of Women in the American West
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Burning the Breeze is a creative nonfiction book that tells the story of three generations of women who defied gender conventions and built guest ranches in Montana and Arizona during the Great Depression. The book is based on diaries, letters, and scrapbooks, and includes rare family photos.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 376 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2021
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
In the depths of the Great Depression, a courageous Montana native named Julia Bennett ventured to New York City, armed with a audacious business plan and a determination to make it in the big city. With no money to her name and a burning passion for adventure, Bennett set out to fulfill her dream of establishing a dude ranch near Ennis, Montana. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, including the onset of World War II, Bennett's entrepreneurship flourished. She built guest ranches in Montana and Arizona that became hotspots for world-renowned entertainers and artists.
However, Bennett's journey was not just about business. It was deeply rooted in her family's history. During the Civil War, her widowed grandmother and her seven-year-old daughter, Bennett's mother, embarked on a ten-month odyssey from Missouri. They traveled with only a yoke of oxen, a covered wagon, and the clothes on their backs, facing countless hardships and obstacles as they sought to build a new life in the Montana Territory.
Burning the Breeze is a captivating tale that spans three generations of women and their unwavering pursuit of success in the American West. Through excerpts from diaries, letters, and scrapbooks, along with rare family photos, the book brings their vibrant personalities to life, capturing the essence of their resilience, determination, and love for the land.
Julia Bennett's story is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the American West and the unwavering determination of its people. Her journey from a humble Montana upbringing to a successful entrepreneur and trailblazer inspires generations to come. Burning the Breeze is a must-read for anyone who loves history, adventure, and the untold stories of the American West.
Weight: 454g
Dimension: 226 x 196 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781496227928
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