{"product_id":"the-life-of-the-afterlife-in-the-big-sky-state-9781496214805","title":"The Life of the Afterlife in the Big Sky State","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Life of the Afterlife in the Big Sky State\u003c\/i\u003e is a groundbreaking history of death in Montana. It offers a unique, reflective, and sensitive perspective on the evolution of customs and burial grounds.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This well-researched and finely written book makes a significant contribution to the larger literature on death and burial practice in the American West.\"—Micah T. Chang, \u003ci\u003eSouth Dakota History\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Baumler says she hopes to 'appeal to those who love history, and quiet places, and wandering among the dead' (p. xvii). \u003ci\u003eThe Life of the Afterlife\u003c\/i\u003e certainly does that, and much more. Its musings on life and death, forty black and white illustrations, tombstone stories, and well-researched history will be of interest to students of American culture, Montana history, grave markers, and anyone who loves a good tale.\"—Annette Stott, \u003ci\u003eSocial History\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Ellen has been called a ‘rock star of history’ in honor of her love of historical places and her long-standing commitment to telling the stories of our past in ways that make history accessible to all.”—Montana Preservation Alliance, Individual Achievement Award\u003cbr\u003e“A prolific and talented writer with the rare ability to author scrupulously researched yet broadly appealing publications.”—Montana Historical Society staff tribute\u003cbr\u003e“[Ellen Baumler] has made history come alive for young and old. When history calls, Ellen listens.”—Montana Governor’s Award for Excellence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of Illustrations    \u003cbr\u003e Preface        \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments    \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1. Death and Burial among the First Montanans    \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2. Mortuary Customs of the Upper Missouri Tribes    \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3. Tragedy beyond Description    \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4. Before There Was Billings    \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5. Conflict, Misfortune, and Uneasy Transitions    \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6. Death in Montana’s Early Communities    \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7. Dead and Buried Twice    \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8. The Evolution of Beautiful Burial Grounds    \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9. Cemetery Diversity    \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10. Homage to the Dead    \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11. How We Miss Them    \u003cbr\u003e Afterword    \u003cbr\u003e Notes    \u003cbr\u003e Bibliographic Essay    \u003cbr\u003e Index    ","brand":"University of Nebraska Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49409226375511,"sku":"9781496214805","price":15.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781496214805.jpg?v=1730506033","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-life-of-the-afterlife-in-the-big-sky-state-9781496214805","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}