William E. Cecrle

In the summer of 1877 George and Emma Cowan decided to tour the newly founded Yellowstone Park with some friends and their family. Unfortunately they were swept up in the wake of the Nez Perce as the tribe fled the U. S. army led by General Howard. Being shot in the head and left for dead was just the beginning of George's heroic and improbable story of survival. This is the incredible true story of George's struggle for survive through Yellowstone. Told from his and his wife's own words, it depicts his struggles in a desperate attempt to survive against all odds. A triumph of human perseverance and endurance this is must-read for any enthusiasts of western survival

In the summer of 1877 Andy Weikert and a group of his Helena friends decided to tour the newly founded Yellowstone Park. Unfortunately they were swept up in the wake of the Nez Perce as the tribe fled General Howard. Ambushed, wounded, and exhausted they struggled to emerge from the park alive. Not all succeeded. Andy was thrust into the roles of scout, fighter, and gravedigger. This is the incredible true story of what later became known as the Helena Party and its struggle for survive from hostile warriors rampaging through Yellowstone. Told from their own words, it depicts a desperate attempt to make their way home and the struggle against enemies bent on vengeance. A triumph of human perseverance and endurance this is must-read for any enthusiasts of western survival

In June 1877 the final Great American Indian War began when Chief Joseph and four other chiefs refused to comply with a treaty they had not signed. They led their groups of Nez Perce away from their ancestral lands and the reservation in an attempt to retain their freedom. Their flight took them through the heart of Yellowstone, the world's first and newly created National Park. In the Park, the Indians encountered several groups of whites. The consequences were fatal for some and life-changing for all. This is a first-hand account of four groups and their encounters told by survivors. This book is the final of 3 parts telling these amazing true tales. Comprised of 16 appendices of survivors and participants, this volume is a western history buffs dream come true Put it in your cart

"Eat to live, don't live to eat." This was a common precept through much of Judeo-christian history. Gluttony held a special and 'deadly' place in the taxonomy of sins for many centuries and it is particularly interesting that now, during our country's epidemic of obesity and eating disorders, the Church has become relatively silent on the issue. This book is an in-depth exploration of gluttony. The methodology is an interdisciplinary one that incorporates theology, psychology and biological sciences. It addresses the pertinent issues of obesity, overeating and other eating disorders from a distinct theological and psychological perspective. The first chapter is a historical survey of the Christian treatment of gluttony. The historical survey begins with detailed exegesis of Old and New Testament passages that are the most relevant to the sin of gluttony, followed by gluttony's treatment by the Patristics, Thomas Aquinas, Martin Luther, John Calvin, and John Wesley. The second chapter is a review of contemporary literature about gluttony. This chapter includes a review of both academic literature and popular religious literature. The third chapter discusses the current Christian and U. S. understanding of gluttony. Both the philosophical and sociological underpinnings of the current understanding are discussed. Chapter Four is a proposed reclamation of a more potent definition of gluttony. Chapter Five is an exploration of the theological and moral importance of gluttony. Chapter Six is about how gluttony is expressed within the contemporaneous U. S. and the role of the Church within that expression. Chapter Seven has recommendations for the Church and for individual Christians.