[WESTERN AMERICANA]. [MONTANA]. STUART, Granville (1834-1918). Forty Years on the Frontier as seen in the Journals and Reminiscences of Granville Stuart Gold-Miner, Trader, Merchant, Rancher and Politician. Cleveland, OH: The Arthur H. Clark Company, 1925. 8vos. Illustrated. 2 volumes. Publisher's full blue cloth, spines stamped in gilt (light rubbing to bindings, front endleaves of volume II restored, lightly worn, ffep. chipped at upper corner). Fine. FIRST EDITIONS. ?Granville Stuart was one of the first to raise cattle in Montana. During the 1880's cattle boom he was manager and for a time part owner of the largest outfit in Montana, the D-H-S. Most of the second volume is devoted to this period. Stuart was an important figure in Montana, the president of the state's first stock grower's association and president of the Board of Stock Commissioners. His book has become a classic." (Reese). An important book on Montana and cattle history. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 10 x 8 x 2".