Edith Eudora Ammons Kohl

This book was written by the historic American pioneer, Edith Eudora Ammons Kohl, describing Denver's first Christmas As she once said, "This story of Denver's first Christmas has been written from the records. Any attempt to enlarge upon the facts or real drama would be only melodrama. The event was officially recorded and an account of it written for publication in 'The States that the people may know how we, outside America, are living. From the original document and other historical sketches comes this presentation, part of it in the exact words of those who celebrated that eventful day in the outpost called Denver. We thank the State Historical Society for its interest and for the pictures here reproduced."Edith Eudora Ammons Kohl

In "Land of the Burnt Thigh," Edith Kohl provides a first-hand account of the grueling, harrowing experiences she encountered as one of the first people to settle the area around the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota in the early 1900s. As background, the Homestead Acts offered free ownership of 270 million acres of public land (10% of America) to people who settle the undeveloped lands west of the Mississippi River. 1.6 million homesteaders responded When Edith and her sister, Ida Mary, first arrived, they had no idea of the hardships they were to endure as they gazed out upon endless miles of vast, flat, undeveloped, open prairie. All that greeted them that first day was a single, 10 X 12 wooden shack located right in the middle of nowhere with absolutely no one in sight. Then as the sun began to quickly set, powerful winds swirled about them while their ears were filled with the frightful howlings of wild coyotes and wolves Edith Kohl writes of the harsh realities involved including, in part, finding food and water, dealing with inch-long worms crawling everywhere - even on her bed, being buried in a blinding snow storm, and much more. Ultimately, other settlers arrive as she and her sister meet Sioux Indians living nearby, start a newspaper, trading post, school and post office - all while homesteading themselves.Edith Kohl recorded these historic events from personal experience because she was part of it - she lived it Her craft of words paints vivid images of what she experienced as she describes the sights, sounds, people and events. She does this so well, it allows readers - generations later - to more fully understand and appreciate the harsh realities of how America's West was settled."Land of the Burnt Thigh" followed by "The Sodbreakers" and then "Woman of the Cavalcade" completes Edith Kohl's trilogy entitled, "Conquering the Wild West - Edith Kohl's Trilogy." Each book gives readers a unique "peek behind the curtain" as Edith describes the people and exciting, sometimes tragic, events as they unfolded. Reading her books is like hearing her voice tell us these remarkable true stories. In so doing, her books comprise an important literary treasure for all Americans who value the history of our country's beginnings.Cliff Ammons, Edith Kohl's nephew, only recently discovered all three of Edith's original, typed manuscripts in her old, "ratty-looking" suitcase that was left unopened for well over fifty years Cliff now presents all of his aunt's first-hand, historic accounts as she describes her remarkable experiences involved in the settling of America's undeveloped wild West. All three of her books are now available for the first time ever on Amazon.com in paperback and eBook formats. Readers are in for a treat

In "Woman of the Cavalcade," Edith Kohl describes her dramatic, true-life experiences in helping to settle America's wild West. As background, the Homestead Acts offered free ownership of 270 million acres of public land (10% of America) to people who settle the undeveloped lands west of the Mississippi River. 1.6 million homesteaders responded This time, her adventures take her into the Judith Basin of Montana during the early 1900s where she started her fourth newspaper and fought the big grain trusts which were robbing the farmers - forcing them into poverty - by cheating them of profits on their first crops of grain. Edith heroically fought for the farmers with the help of several U.S. senators and became involved with the American Society of Equity, now known as The Farm Bureau.Edith Kohl recorded these historic events from personal experience because she was part of it - she lived it Her craft of words paints vivid images of what she experienced as she describes the sights, sounds, people and events. She does this so well, it allows readers - generations later - to more fully understand and appreciate the harsh realities of how America's West was settled.This book is the third in Edith Kohl's trilogy entitled, "Conquering the Wild West - Edith Kohl's Trilogy." The first book is "Land of the Burnt Thigh" followed by "The Sodbreakers" and then finally, "Woman of the Cavalcade." Each book gives readers a unique "peek behind the curtain" as Edith describes the people and exciting, sometimes tragic, events as they unfolded. Reading her books is like hearing her voice tell us these remarkable true stories. In so doing, her books comprise an important literary treasure for all Americans who value the history of our country's beginnings.Cliff Ammons, Edith Kohl's nephew, only recently discovered all three of Edith's original, typed manuscripts in her old, "ratty-looking" suitcase that was left unopened for well over fifty years Cliff now presents all of his aunt's first-hand, historic accounts as she describes her remarkable experiences involved in the settling of America's undeveloped wild West. All three of her books are now available for the first time on Amazon.com in paperback and eBook formats. Readers are in for a treat

In "The Sodbreakers," Edith Kohl writes of her exciting experiences as she helped countless homesteaders settle the frontier area around Lusk and Van Tassell, Wyoming in the early 1900s. As background, the Homestead Acts offered free ownership of 270 million acres of public land (10% of America) to people who settle the undeveloped lands west of the Mississippi River. 1.6 million homesteaders responded In Edith Kohl's own words, "It was a hodge-podge of humanity thrown into a topsy-turvy world in the making without method or experience, without finance or leadership. Band after band of settlers, one No-Man's Land after another, cowboys and Indians, stockmen and homesteader, primitive and progress, all fighting for supremacy. Chaotic, exciting, or desolate and remote and as virgin as in the Beginning."Edith Kohl recorded these historic events from personal experience because she was part of it - she lived it Her craft of words paints vivid images of what she experienced as she describes the sights, sounds, people and events. She does this so well, it allows readers - generations later - to more fully understand and appreciate the harsh realities of how America's West was settled.This book is the second in Edith Kohl's trilogy entitled, "Conquering the Wild West - Edith Kohl's Trilogy." The first book is "Land of the Burnt Thigh" followed by "The Sodbreakers" and then finally, "Woman of the Cavalcade." Each book gives readers a unique "peek behind the curtain" as Edith describes the people and exciting, sometimes tragic, events as they unfolded. Reading her books is like hearing her voice tell us these remarkable true stories. In so doing, her books comprise an important literary treasure for all Americans who value the history of our country's beginnings.Cliff Ammons, Edith Kohl's nephew, only recently discovered all three of Edith's original, typed manuscripts in her old, "ratty-looking" suitcase that was left unopened for well over fifty years Cliff now presents all of his aunt's first-hand, historic accounts as she describes her remarkable experiences involved in the settling of America's undeveloped wild West. All three of her books are now available for the first time on Amazon.com in paperback and eBook formats. Readers are in for a treat