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Photographing Montana, 1894-1928: The Life and Work of Evelyn Cameron Paperback – June 15, 2001

by Donna M. Lucey (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 49 ratings
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Leaving behind her childhood world of the English gentry, Evelyn Cameron began ranching on the harsh and beautiful plains of eastern Montana in 1889 with her husband, Ewen. When their initial venture--raising polo ponies--failed, Evelyn turned to glass-plate photography to help support her family. Nearly 2,000 negatives remained in a friend's basement for 50 years after Evelyn's death until author Donna M. Lucey tracked down the exra-ordinary collection.
Photographing Montana showcases more than 150 photographs of life in Montana from the 1890s through the 1920s. Evelyn Cameron's work portrays vast landscapes, range horses, cattle roundups, wheat harvests, community celebrations, and wildlife of the high plains. Her vivid images convey the lonely strength of sheepherders and homesteaders and track the growth of Terry, a small town on the Yellowstone River. Her family portraits are priceless glimpses into the past, capturing the endurance, pride, and hope of those she photographed.
Through excerpts from her diaries and letters, we follow Evelyn's transformation from a daughter of the English upper class to a resourceful ranchwoman relishing the independence and challenges of western life.
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    250 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Mountain Press
  4. Publication date
    June 15, 2001
  5. Dimensions
    10.5 x 0.75 x 10 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0878424253
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0878424252
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mountain Press; Fifth or Later Edition (June 15, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 250 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0878424253
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0878424252
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.7 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.5 x 0.75 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 49 ratings

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Donna M. Lucey

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Dear Readers,

I've spent my career writing about the badass, unconventional women of the Gilded Age of the 19th century—women of wealth and social position who outraged society. From Evelyn Cameron, a British woman of privilege who turned her back on English society, embraced pioneer life in eastern Montana, and became one of the greatest photographers of the American West ("Photographing Montana 1894–1928: The Life and Work of Evelyn Cameron"), to a Virginia blue blood who married an Astor and outraged society by writing steamy novels about women's sexual desires ("Archie and Amélie: Love and Madness in the Gilded Age"), to my most recent work, "Sargent's Women: Four Lives Behind the Canvas," which tells the stories of four extraordinary American heiresses painted by the great society portraitist John Singer Sargent, all of whom defied expectations, had illicit love affairs, and, in one case, created her own art museum. These women were self-possessed characters who created their own paths, despite the stifling conventions and road blocks they faced. Badass Women indeed!

I write from the inside out—seeking out the private letters and diaries of my characters; visiting the formative places in their lives; researching in dusty archives and private attics; meeting family descendants; examining weird ephemera (locks of hair, a christening bracelet, a belt buckle of fine English silver). It's like being a detective. My books take seemingly forever—the latest took me over eight years—because I become totally absorbed in my characters, their psychologies, their eccentric lives. But that's the fun.

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JimFeet
5.0 out of 5 stars Great history told in text and photos
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2023
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A wonderful collection of historic Evelyn Cameron photographs accompanied by Donna Lucey's background text based on Evelyn’s detailed diary. Reading her story and seeing photographs of life in eastern Montana 100+ years ago reveals an incredibly strong pioneer woman who moved from a life of leisure in England to a life of hardship and toil in eastern Montana - and relished it. While some reviewers have been critical of the text for being overly long often describing mundane or boring aspects of her life, I found these details painted a more complete picture of survival in remote and unforgiving conditions. Her photographs of the people, landscape and wildlife produced from glass plate negatives are nothing short of stunning.

My only complaint is that in a few rare instances the text describes photographs that are not included - a minor frustration that is not enough to warrant a reduction of my 5 star rating. The book was described as “Used - Very Good Condition” but was essentially like new. Excellent service from the Friends of Oceanside Library.
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prairie woman
5.0 out of 5 stars An English Lady Captures Montana On Camera!
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2013
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I first became acquainted with the photography of Evelyn Cameron on a visit to the Montana Historical Society in Helena, MT. These were done in the 1890s and later and it was amazing how well they had survived and how brilliantly they had been restored. I really didn't know much about her life and was amazed at how the author of this book was able to obtain the photographs as well as diaries, cameras, and other items left behind in the basement of an elderly woman in Terry, Montana who knew and lived near Evelyn Cameron and her husband Ewen's ranch. It is quite a story of an English woman and her Scottish husband who come to Eastern Montana on their honeymoon mainly to hunt and enjoy the wide open spaces. That they stayed and learned to cope with all of the elements of frigid winters, an isolated environment, no amenities at all, and very few neighbors is an accomplishment of it's own! Evelyn seemed undaunted by all this and was even captivated by the buttes, wildlife, birds, and even the people who for the most part were largely uneducated and didn't have much in common with the couple. However, Evelyn became a good neighbor providing food, medical care, and help to those that were in need. It didn't seem to bother her to be so far away from England and all the trappings of society that she didn't have in the West. The author does a good job of taking from the diaries and providing what history was available of the couple and their families. The photographs have such great detail that one could almost feel like they were taken very recently--the facial features of the people were very distinct and she captured emotions from laughter to despair. The fact that she had the camera of the day that weighed about ten pounds is significant as one photo is of an eagle's nest which she had to do some climbing to reach. The landscapes are very picturesque and one wonders if this woman had made these photgraphs more available when she was alive if she could have published her own book or even gone into the tourism business. I think she would've been successful!
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MartyP
5.0 out of 5 stars Montana early Frontier History
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2022
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Book arrived exactly as described. Book was in exceptional condition. Definitely would purchase from them again. Very pleased.
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Reader-Riter Lady
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Collection of Mrs. Cameron's Photos
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2014
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This is a beautiful book with lots of good info about eastern Montana in the late 19th Century and early 20th Century. This is a large item that was well-packed in a sturdy envelope and then mailed. It arrived in good condition. For me, I was able to do the research necessary for two projects and seeing the pictures made me long to visit Fallon, MT and Terry, MT.
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Barbara Kress
5.0 out of 5 stars I recommended Amazon. This book was the cheaper of all ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2015
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Thank you for having this book. I now have a friend who is looking for an Evelyn Cameron book. I recommended Amazon. This book was the cheaper of all the books, but it sure serves my purpose.
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sherri
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice photos
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2009
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I liked the photographs in this book but was disappointed by the authors commentary as I found it quite negative overall. I thought that the general picture painted of Montana and the life of Evelyn Cameron was deliberatly bleak. I stopped reading several chapters in and just enjoyed flicking through the photographs.

An interesting collection of diary snippets and photos of early pioneer life.
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lucinda1958
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful images made by a British iron maiden at the ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2016
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Wonderful images made by a British iron maiden at the turn of the 19th century. A fascinating account of life without any convenience at all.
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Jo Gilder
4.0 out of 5 stars A good story. Well researched and put together
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2014
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A good story. Well researched and put together. However, it could shortened and edited and it would be just as good.
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Maria Predelli
5.0 out of 5 stars very good
Reviewed in Canada on December 5, 2016
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Extremely interesting photos and very good reading and research.
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barbara laws
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2015
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good
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Mel
5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr spannende Zeitreise
Reviewed in Germany on February 5, 2014
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Das Buch begleitet eine Frau beim Überleben in den damals noch wilden und kaum besiedelten USA. Die Fotos allein sind atemberaubend. Ein echtes Zeugnis vom damaligen Leben und seinen Menschen. Zudem enthält das Buch einige Beschreibung und Tagebucheinträge. Absolut beeindruckend.
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