Books by Golden Valley Press
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The Black Hills Yesterday & Today See images from the new book!
The new historical photography book by Paul Horsted is drawing praise from the press and readers alike:

"A vivid display of the past juxtaposed with the present." Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 10/22/06.

"The book is beautiful....It is definitely a work of art, and will always be one of my favorites." Reader C.C., Rapid City, SD, 11/13/06.

Dozens of historic photos of Black Hills-area towns and landmarks are matched with modern photos taken from the same camera points, to show remarkable changes and surprising similarities of the past hundred years. “Then and now” photos of nearly every town in the region, as well as landmarks such as Harney Peak, Devil’s Tower, The Needles, Sylvan Lake, Spearfish Canyon, Bear Butte, and dozens of others. This book is sure to please anyone who loves the Black Hills and its history.

The book is 11x12 inches in size, with 300 pages and more than 250 photographs (samples here), in full color. It is offered in two editions:

The Black Hills Yesterday & Today, "Collector's Edition", hardcover bound in leather with slipcover, limited to 1000 copies, signed and numbered by Paul Horsted, reg. $125.00.

The Black Hills Yesterday & Today,
"Standard Edition" hardcover , reg. $65.00.

Exploring With Custer: The 1874 Black Hills Expedition
The first photographs ever taken in the Black Hills (in 1874), are precisely matched with 50 modern images by Paul Horsted showing the same locations today. Read the reports, journals and diaries of Custer and his men as you follow their trail, in the field or from your armchair! Maps and GPS coordinates guide you to photo sites, camp sites and other historical areas in the Black Hills. Co-authored with Ernest Grafe. This book is 8.5x11 inches, 300 pages in full color with 160 photographs and 120 maps.

The New York Times says Exploring With Custer is “the most comprehensive yet” on this fascinating chapter of frontier military history. More information at www.custertrail.com.

Exploring With Custer, soft cover, reg. $34.95.

Exploring With Custer, hard cover, reg. $59.95.

Custer State Park: From the Mountains to the Plains
Paul has been photographing this wild and unique corner of the Black Hills for nearly 20 years. This book showcases the best of his full-color photographs of the landscapes, wildlife and plants in this 71,000-acre State Park. From Harney Peak to the grasslands, prairie dogs to bison, thunderstorms to star trails, Paul has captured an intimate view of this “jewel of the Black Hills”. The book will be enjoyed by anyone who lives in the Black Hills...or wishes they did!

Custer State Park: From the Mountains to the Plains, 8.5x11 inches, 96 pages in full color with nearly 100 photographs. hard cover, reg. $19.95.