This was a book my neighbor lent to me as we share an incredible view of some of the rocky mountains. I found this interesting as a woman living where I do but I don't think many other people will find it of much interest. I enjoyed reading it until the work showed its age by discussing the "Indian Problem" with 50 pages to go and I lost my taste for it. After that it was an uphill battle to get back on track. As I said I enjoyed it but probably won't be rereading.