Southwestern Convergences
A tale of old research, still relevant
Taking Bearings
The Varieties of Historical Genres
A year-end reflection on diverse writers of history
Reading Bernard DeVoto in the 21st Century
A mid-20th century writer's lessons for us.
The Transitory Nature of Local History
A trip to a local museum leads to musings on permanence and change
Elk-in-Progress (The Wild Card)
A behind-the-scenes glimpse of ongoing projects.
Floating with Thoreau
Traveling old rivers with Henry David Thoreau, seeking meaning.
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