“An admirable presentation of a great saga of ranching in the American West.”—Paul F. Starrs, Distinguished Regent & Foundation Professor of Geography (emeritus), University of Nevada, Reno

“A convincing portrayal of the social and economic forces that have shaped Mormon settlement of the Grand Staircase-Escalante region for more than a century. Spangler and Miller bring a much-needed historical perspective to current debates over livestock grazing in this harsh and unforgiving landscape.”—Frederick H. Swanson