Lige Langston Sweet Iron

by Linda Hussa

Blends oral history, storytelling and poetry to evoke the complexity of Lige's life. At the heart of the book, Lige's own words reveal the character of the man. Around this core, the author tells her own story as an outsider who found a home in the Great Basin, and she gives the testimony of others who shared a lifetime friendship with Lige. Illustrated with b&w photographs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

322 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1999