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Land of Tall Grass is a creative non-fiction book that covers the history of Piceance Creek from approx. 1880 to 1930. This title was chosen because Piceance is a Ute Indian word that translates to 'land of tall grass', and that tall grass was the key to Piceance Creek's existence. Piceance had none of riches that could be found in the nearby Rocky Mountains. It had no gold or silver and very little water.
This area was originally home to the Ute Indians, and it wasn't until they were forced to leave that pioneers discovered the land offered something even better then gold. It was quickly discovered that the tall grass was perfect for raising cattle. Within two decades of the Utes relocation, 90 homestead claims were filed on Piceance Creek.
Land of Tall Grass is a collection of first hand stories of the colorful pioneers who went there to start a new life by claiming the land as their own. Stories about "What a Cowboy Needs", "Readin, Riting, Rithmatic", "Mermaids on Horseback" and many more.
Books will be available starting September 10th through the author or the website.