There is an opportunity for the residents of Big Sandy to preserve our history. I've read about Dan Cushman but to tell the truth have never read a single thing he wrote. After reviewing a number of his works, it would be an injustice to ignore his contribution to our history.
In 2001 Brent D. McCann wrote this thesis called: Dan Cushman Reader Brent D. McCann for the University of Montana. The following is a brief part of the introduction to his thesis, but it also introduces the Stay Away, Joe by Dan Cushman.
"ROCKY BOY'S INDIAN RESERVATION
Almost fifty years ago, a novel by Montana writer D...