Idaho

Name: Farragut Naval Training Station
Brand: Gayle E. Alvarez
SKU: 9780738570969
Price: 24.99 USD
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Mine the rich heritage of the Gem State. Gather provisions alongside bullwhackers at Idaho Falls and regroup in old Boise before a final push along the Oregon Trail. Cozy up to a local for tips on fly fishing Idaho’s secret waters. Plumb the scandal of the unlikely industry that flourished in the Silver Valley or weigh the excuses of Lady Bluebeard, whose husbands just kept dying. Uncover the harrowing truth of the Teton Dam disaster, when 80-billion gallons ravaged the Upper Snake River Valley. Swap stories with Calamity Jane and sift through the treasures of Idaho history with our Idaho history books.

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Farragut Naval Training Station

Farragut Naval Training Station

9780738570969

$24.99

The Farragut Naval Training Station, located near Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, was only operational between 1942 and 1946, but during that time it was the largest city in Idaho, the largest business in Idaho, and the second-largest U.S. naval training station. Named for Civil War hero Adm. David G. Farragut, it trained sailors from 23 different states and by June 15, 1946, the day its doors closed, a total of 293,381 recruits, or "boots," and over 25,943 service-school sailors had passed through its doors. At least two Medal of Honor recipients and one Navy Cross recipient, along with a future governor of Idaho, spent time at the station. After its decommissioning, it served as the Farragut College and Technical Institute. Today it is the site of Farragut State Park and a small U.S. Navy acoustic research detachment.

Lemhi County

9780738531267

$24.99

Situated at the base of the Continental Divide and surrounded by the Lemhi and Salmon River Ranges, Lemhi County, Idaho, provides a fascinating look at the "Old West" as it makes its precarious transition to a new order. Traditional homeland to the people of Sacajawea, Lemhi County became a destination point for Lewis and Clark as they worked their way across the continent, for trappers, for missionaries, and finally, in 1866, for prospectors and those who kept them fed, clothed, and entertained. The community that developed in the valleys of the Salmon, Lemhi, and Pahsimeroi Rivers benefited from long-term mining and the simultaneous evolution of ranching and the timber industry, and this growth was well documented by local photographers.

Idaho Beer

9781626193796

$21.99

In a state famous for producing great potatoes, it's easy to forget about Idaho's barley and hops. Few states can boast the quality barley grown in southern and eastern Idaho or the aromatic hops grown in Treasure Valley. These crops combine to create a beer that is distinctly Idaho--a taste of home. Join author Steve Koonce as he surveys the best brewers from across the state. Koonce tracks the state's storied brewing heritage and offers an in-depth look at Idaho's vibrant modern beer scene. With more than twenty breweries statewide, there's so much to see, and taste, in Idaho. Enjoy a refreshing guide to the best brew the state has on tap.