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New book recounts stories behind Glacier place names

 

A new guidebook tells the tales behind the names on the maps of Glacier National Park. “Place Names of Glacier National Park” by Columbia Falls author Jack Holterman recounts the history of the names of more than 600 landmarks and locations in the park.

 

Holterman, a historian and long-time Glacier enthusiast, spent many years collecting odd, unusual, and utterly fascinating stories behind nearly every point of interest in the park, from trails to lakes, rivers, mountains, and, of course, glaciers. Published by Riverbend of Helena, the book is an encyclopedic overview of the who, the how, and the why of the geographic names. From Mount Doody, to Kitchen Hill, to Almighty Voice Mountain, readers will be fascinated to learn the hidden stories behind the lore and the lure of Glacier.

 

“Place Names of Glacier National Park” recounts a huge amount of history behind the park and also gives the reader an education on Native American lexicon. The book is perfect for campfire entertainment; for hikers wanting to know the history behind the landmarks; and for anyone driving through the park who would like to know more about the area.

 

The paperback book is only $12.95 and can be found at most area bookstores or by calling Riverbend Publishing toll-free at 1-866-787-2363.

 

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