Four stories set in Butte, Montana, chronicle in word and photographs the unique Butte people, the historical Columbia Gardens, the fascinating Our Lady of the Rockies statue, and the intense Butte High-Butte Central football rivalry.

Butte Voices:
Mining, Neighborhoods, People

Filled with copper, silver and gold, the mining camp of Butte, Montana, is called "the richest hill on earth." The underground mines and later the Berkeley Pit were the sources for producing the largest mining operation the world has ever seen. The powerful Anaconda Company controlled not only the mines, but also the press, the courts, the legislature and the Montana economy. How did that impact the Butte people? What was it like for them working in the most unsafe hard-rock mining operation in the world? What struggles did the Butte people go through to survive tough times? Why did so many foreign immigrants flock to Butte looking for an opportunity? Butte Voices: Mining, Neighborhoods, People examines these questions and tells the story of the Butte people: their struggles, neighborhoods, games and ethnic pride. It is a unique story in a one-of-a-kind town filled with history, tragedy and triumph.

Butte Voices, $24.95

Butte's Pride
The Columbia Gardens

The Columbia Gardens was built by copper king William Clark shortly after he purchased land east of Butte in 1899. In a short period of time Clark constructed one of the most elegant parks in the history of the United States. The park featured gorgeous floral designs, unique equipment, a magnificent dance pavilion, amusement rides, a zoo, a sports complex and, most of all, lots of fun for any person who walked through the gates free of charge. The Columbia Gardens was closed to pave the way for mining in 1973. During its 74 years of operation the Columbia Gardens became more than just an amusement park for Butte residents. It was a treasure more valuable than all the copper, silver and gold taken out of the mines in Butte. Butte's Pride "The Columbia Gardens" provides a wondrous look into this magical place through stories and classic photographs.

Butte's Pride, $24.95

Butte's Big Game
Butte Central vs. Butte High

Butte's Big Game captures the colorful 75-year history of Montana's oldest high school football rivalry between Butte High and Butte Central. Relive the hard-fought games, the heroic efforts, the thrilling moments, the ironic matchups and the colorful pranks in this bitter football rivalry, starting in 1915 and continuing through 1991. This is the most complete book on Montana high school football ever written. Butte High School has won 31 state football championships, which ranks the Bulldogs in the top five nationally for state titles. Butte Central has taken home seven state championships and though outmanned every year always gave Butte High a tough game. It's a must-read book for any football fan.

Butte's Big Game, $12.95

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Miracle on the East Ridge

Miracle on the East Ridge is the story of one man's dream to build a statue in the Rocky Mountains overlooking the community of Butte, Montana. Bob O'Bill vowed to build a statue if his wife, Joyce, recovered from a serious illness. The statue, called "Our Lady of the Rockies," took five years to complete. One man's dream became an entire community's goal as Butte rallied around the statue project. The completion of the 'Lady' involved people from all walks of life, including some of the most powerful leaders in the country. The ramifications of the project went all the way to the White House. Miracle on the East Ridge chronicles this fascinating project in stories and breath-taking photographs.

Miracle on the East Ridge, $12.95

Steward, Kelley, Original Mines - Butte, Montana

Steward, Kelley,Original Mines, $14.95

Bell Diamond Mine - Butte, Montana
Bell Diamond Mine, $14.95

Anselmo Mine - Butte, Montana
Anselmo Mine, $14.95

Mountain Con Mine - Butte, Montana
Mountain Con Mine, $14.95

Sunset - Butte, Montana
Sunset - Butte, Montana, $14.95