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Talent Historical Society Cookbook
Talent Historical Society Cookbook
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This 1993 collection of recipes from Talent Society members is dedicated to the memory of the Pioneer Families who came to the Rogue Valley over the Oregon Trail and Applegate Trail. Recipes for beverages, breads, desserts, main dishes, misc., soups and vegetable & salads are included There's even a "special" recipe for Husbands that is sure to delight. From a pear dessert, an orange marmalade or perhaps potato cakes, everyone will find something to whet their appetite!
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John Beeson's Ghost by Thomas Doty
John Beeson's Ghost by Thomas Doty
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Commissioned by the Talent Historical Society in 2001, John Beeson's Ghost is Volume 3 of The Adventures of Doty & Coyote. Master storyteller Thomas Doty weaves a tale in which he invites us to spend a night beside the grave of well known Talent pioneer John Beeson. The forward states that "It is not a biography of Beeson nor is it a history of the Indian war. Yet it draws heavily and liberally from Beeson's writing, and tells of the search for the spirit of John Beeson as it lives today." Drawings in the book are by the author, Thomas Doty and are inspired by native rock writings of the west. An inspiring and thought provoking look into the life of one of our area's most interesting and controversial citizens.
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Generations of Talented Cooks
Generations of Talented Cooks
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This delightful cookbook was compiled in 2001 by the Talent Historical Society, and includes many recipes from the kitchens of some of Talent's finest cooks. Chapters include: Appetizers, Relishes & Pickles; Soups, Salads & Sauces; Meats & Main Dishes; Vegetables: Breads, Rolls & Pastries; Cakes, Cookies & Desserts; and Beverages, Microwave & Miscellaneous. With 51 pages packed with delicious recipes, you're sure to find one to suit your culinary needs. Also included are a calorie counter, a summary of herbs & seeds, and a guide to "Making the Right Food Choices."
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Cherished Memories - The Anderson Story by Dorothy Vore
Cherished Memories - The Anderson Story by Dorothy Vore
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A wonderful book filled with stories and pictures more info
Doty Meets Coyote
Doty Meets Coyote
Our Price: $14.95

Doty Meets Coyote is a collection of 40 traditional and original native stories from master storyteller Thomas Doty. Doty Meets Coyote is published by Blackstone Publishing, and is part of their series, "The Legacy of the First Nation, Voices of a Generation."
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Oregon Outcast - John Beeson's Struggle for Justice for the Indians, 1853-1889
Oregon Outcast - John Beeson's Struggle for Justice for the Indians, 1853-1889
Our Price: $19.99

Oregon Outcast by Jan Wright more info
Images of America - Talent by Jan Wright of the Talent Historical Society
Images of America - Talent by Jan Wright of the Talent Historical Society
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Talent by Jan Wright
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Talent, Oregon - The Almeda Fire
Talent, Oregon - The Almeda Fire
Our Price: $25.00

A work published by the Talent Historical Society after 2 1/2 years of gathering stories and photos from those who experienced the Almeda Fire first hand on September 8, 2020.  Stories from first responders, school aged children and voices of citizens.  Some lost all, some were mercifully spared, but all were affected forever.  This 303 page, 8 1/2" x 11", book is professionally published by Page One Press and printed by lulu.com, includes color photographs and has every story reported in both English and Spanish reflecting the make-up of our community. more info