• American Zion

  • Cliven Bundy, God & Public Lands in the West
  • By: Betsy Gaines Quammen
  • Narrated by: Emily Durante
  • Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (38 ratings)

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American Zion

By: Betsy Gaines Quammen
Narrated by: Emily Durante
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American Zion is the story of the Bundy family, famous for their armed conflicts in the West. With an antagonism that goes back to the very first Mormons who fled the Midwest for the Great Basin, they hold a sense of entitlement that confronts both law and democracy. Today their cowboy confrontations threaten public lands, wild species, and American heritage.

©2019 Betsy Gaines Quammen (P)2020 Tantor

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Good detail in the story

Very good with regard to the land use history of BLM lands in the high desert region of the west. Lots of details in describing the various roles of individuals and other entities that have shaped the American West. Honest attempts to be journalistic but adds opinions supported by scientific facts which is appreciated.

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So much more than just another book about the Bundys

The depth of research put into this book is unparalleled and the incredibly important story it tells should not be missed. This book is eloquently written, extremely well read, and ever entertaining.

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Excellent telling of this tale of extremism

Sadly, much of the story of Mormonism runs parallel to the story of the Bundy men. The story is well researched and told from an objective point of view… inasmuch as that is even possible, given the extreme views of the Bundy family, and those of their ilk.

It would have been good to provide the storyteller with a pronunciation guide so that she could get the pronunciation correct for the uniquely Mormon Terminology necessary to tell the story.

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Well told

Interesting dive in to the history of a notable family, and a chilling rationale for their actions. Foreshadows intention to self-fulfill prophecy.

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Garbage

I was hoping for a non biased account of the situation with Mr. Bundy and western issues.

This is a bunch of liberal environmentalist propaganda. Very disappointing.

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Biased garbage

Very biased opinion piece masquerading as a non fiction work. Not worth the time and effort.