Memories of Old Montana

"Memories of Old Montana" by Con Price is a mid-20th century recollection that sweeps readers into the rugged world of the late 1800s American West, seen through the eyes of a cowboy named Con Price as he recalls his life from the late 1860s. Initially marked with early life challenges, the story begins with Price recounting the hardships of his youth in Iowa, triggered by the passing of his father and leading to his adoption and eventual return home. The narrative shifts gear as Price recounts his early adventures in Montana and surrounding territories, full of cattle herding, near escapes, and the unforgiving landscape that becomes his home, drawing a vivid picture of cowboy life, the booming cattle industry, and encounters with iconic figures of the era, painting a stark and compelling portrait of survival and resilience in the Old West.