Montana Roundup
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About the Book
"The National Heritage of the Old West, in the United States,is fast becomming a mirage of the last century. This book, "MONTANA ROUNDUP" is a tribute to the early cattle days and a contribution to preserving that particular history for the posterity of generations to come.
You will be delighted to take this journey into the past century, intriged by the authenic power in the illustrations and awed by the experiences of this real life cowboy (An individule who went from the life of a cattleman into a future as an engineer for the space program).
As you read you will be there on the cattledrive experiencing the roundup from start to finish.You will also be able to learn some of the cowboy expressions and their unique outlook on life.You should discover that the cowboy is an enigma in and of himself and his closeness to nature.
Readers will not want to miss this opportunty to 'time travel' into the rich history of the cattle days and to witness this real life roundup first hand."
Vaya Con Dios
About the Author
The author Janice Evon (Murphy) Rackauskas was born June 1, 1941, in Wichita, Kansas. She lived in Kanasa until the age of seven in the old west town of Coffeyville.Then relocated to Gary, Indiana. Janice attended Hobart Senior High School, Hobart Indiana, class of 1959. In 1982 she graduated from the College of the Sequoias, Visalia, California. There, she received an Associaes Degree in English with a minor in the arts. In 1984-85 she attended University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona. Most recently,Janice is attending classes at Eastern Arizona College, Thatcher Campus, 2004-2009. She enjoys writing, painting and stained glass. All of which, she has learned, relay the many 'colors' of life.