South Dakota Simply Beautiful
photography by J. C. Leacock
published by Farcountry Press
- Home to farmland and badlands, prairies and caves, and the treasured Black Hills, as well as such human-made wonders as Mt. Rushmore, the Corn Palace, and Wall Drug, South Dakota is a land of extraordinary variety. The state retains a strong connection to its wild and woolly history while inviting present-day explorers to seek out and enjoy its one-of-a-kind sights and experiences. In this collection of full-color images, photographer J. C. Leacock captures the striking diversity and rugged scenic beauty of this friendly central state.
120 pages, 10 1/2" x 10", 113 color photos, 15 hardcovers per case, Smythe-sewn
hardcover
ISBN 10: 1560372664
ISBN 13: 9781560372660
$26.95
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| A bull elk proudly displays his rack. More than 4,000 elk live in South Dakota, primarily in the rugged Black Hills area.
-from page 54 Wild Bill Hickok’s grave and monument is in Deadwood, where the famed gunslinger was murdered at a saloon. Hickok was a notable folk hero of the American West and gained national attention through dime store novels and shows.
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J. C. Leacock's images capture the spirit, beauty, grandeur, and intimacy of the American West, as well as the excitement of the outdoor Western lifestyle. His work is widely published and has appeared in such publications as Backpacker, Outside, and American Cowboy, as well as in Sierra Club, Audubon, and Western Horseman calendars. |