Leeson's History of Montana, 1739-1885"This book, originally published in 1885, is a 1,367 page reference exploring topics such as the exploration and occupation of Montana, Indian history, wars, trading and military posts, mining, newspapers, churches, and societies during the time between 1735 and 1885. ...The book also contains over 500 illustrations of people, buildings, farms, ranches, and natural features of the era. (Univ. of Montana)