For the first time in one collection, here are Montana's most famous animal stories, carefully researched and written by Great Falls author Gayle C. Shirley. Read about... Shep, the sheep dog at Fort Benton that met every train for more than five years, waiting faithfully for its master to return home. Earl, the vagabond elk that wandered to Missouri and became an ambassador for Montana. Giefer, the notorious grizzly that ransacked cabins and outsmarted trappers throughout the Flathead Valley. These stories and more reveal how some animals were celebrated for their loyalty and intelligence, while others were cursed because their instincts to survive put them in conflict with people. Whatever the reasons, their legends provide enjoyable reading for animal-lovers of all ages.