Odds and Ends

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Quick Overview: A compilation of dramatized true pioneer-era tales from central Utah's Sanpete Valley, capturing the perilous, often surprising encounters between Mormon settlers and the Ute, Shoshone, and Paiute peoples.
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Odds & Ends gathers dozens of short, first-person historical tales from the pioneer settlements of central Utah's Sanpete Valley. Drawn largely from the "Saga of the Sanpitch" and family oral histories, these dramatized true stories feature rattlesnake infestations, buffalo hunts, Indian raids, acts of unexpected kindness, courtship mishaps, and miraculous rescues. Shirley Bahlmann brings each account to vivid life through the eyes of settlers and Native Americans alike, weaving faith, humor, courage, and human connection into a rich tapestry of frontier life.

  • Real pioneer tales from the Sanpete Valley, dramatized so vividly you feel you were there
  • Surprising acts of kindness and courage on both sides of the settler–Indian frontier
  • Perfect Pioneer Day read-aloud: dozens of short, gripping true stories
  • From the woman who cut off a raider's finger to the boy who buried his own severed hand—unforgettable real events
“I finally understood what "blessing in disguise" meant.”

Perfect for a Latter-day Saint reader with Sanpete County pioneer roots or a love of Utah frontier history who enjoys short, faith-affirming true-life tales.

Product Details

Author
Shirley Bahlmann
Format
Paperback
Pages
336
Dimensions
6x9 in
Interior
Black and White
Weight
16.1 oz
ISBN
9781462112340
SKU
12340
Imprint
CFI
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