Let’s Talk About It: Monte Walsh (1963) by Jack Schaefer

Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum in Pawnee has partnered with Oklahoma Humanities (OH) to host OH’s book discussion series “Let’s Talk About It.” The book club meetings will take place as monthly in-person and online gatherings at the museum on Blue Hawk Peak and will feature a different book title each month from July to November.

All five of the books in the program have the overarching theme of the historical cowboy—the hired man on horseback who rode the ranges and trails of the post–Civil War West. The readings for this program may help to explain the primacy of the cowboy over all other western types from the 19th century. Each month, a scholar will give a 45-minute synopsis on the chosen book. After the synopsis, the scholar will lead an open forum discussion with the participants.

All of the events in the book discussion series will begin at 6:30 p.m. on the following dates:

· October 15:  Monte Walsh (1963) by Jack Schaefer

· November 19: Lonesome Dove (1985) by Larry McMurtry

This program is free to the public. The museum will provide all the books, refreshments and the venue. All participants need to bring is the desire to add to the discussion. Anyone can participate and may check out the books at the museum beginning in May. The Pawnee Bill Ranch will have copies for purchase if participants wish to keep a copy of the books in the series. For more information, call 918-762-2513 or come by the museum to sign up for the program and take home the latest book in the “Let’s Talk About It” series. The Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum is located at 1141 Pawnee Bill Road in Pawnee.

Funding for this program is provided in part by a grant from Oklahoma Humanities (OH) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of OH or NEH.