Then and Now; or, Thirty-Six Years in the Rockies Personal Reminiscences of Some of the First Pioneers of the State of Montana

"Then and Now; or, Thirty-Six Years in the Rockies" by Robert Vaughn is a captivating memoir offering a firsthand look into the wild pioneering days of Montana and the Rocky Mountains. Presented as a collection of personal stories, Vaughn takes readers on a journey from his upbringing in Wales to his bold decision to seek his fortune in the American West during the 1860s gold rush. With spirited storytelling, he recounts his adventures, the camaraderie he forged, and the trials he faced while settling new lands and interacting with Native American tribes, painting a broad picture of Montana's transformation from wilderness to a developing territory.