Taming the Tetons: Stories of the Early Ranchers of Teton Valley, Idaho

by Grant J. Hansen, steve fischbach (Photographer), douglas scholes (Photographer)

183 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Seth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a little depressed how weak of a city boy I am compared to my grandparents and great-grandparents, but I am also proud of where I came from. I had heard several of these stories growing up, but stories like the one about Great Grandpa branding his brother are real gems that I had no idea about. Grant is a good writer, and my only complaint about the book is that now, from a family history standpoint, I have to try to sort out the fact from the fiction. Still, he's the writer, and that's the writer's prerogative, I guess. I have certainly had some fun conversations with Dad and Warren because of it, so perhaps it's a good thing that Grant didn't do all the work for us. I'm just glad we have one version of these stories in print so I can pass them (or the what I eventually find are the true versions of the stories) down to my children and grandchildren. So thanks to Grant for putting them down on paper!

[Lataun · Rating 3 out of 5]

I breezed through this book and having lived in Tetonia for five years, I enjoyed reading about all the places that I have been to many times. This family settled the Clawson area which is still pretty rugged. I can't imagine settling anywhere let alone up in Teton Valley. I have heard that the winters used to be even worse than they are now...wowsers!

[Penny K · Rating 3 out of 5]

A delightful book of short stories! If you don't have any ties to the Teton Valley it may not pique your interest. I loved hearing how the old timers lived through the harsh winters and the stories of bears, mountains lions, wolves. There are several stories about North Leigh and I spent some time picking berries there this Summer so I especially enjoyed those.

[Heather Turner · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this book! It was a fascinating, real read with interesting facts and perspectives of life near the mountains at a time when life was not at easy as it is now. If you like historical or western novels, you will enjoy this.