“TEDDY BLUE” With gratitude, I present this book to ^[handwritten]you^ T.C. ABBOTT (Teddy Blue) for the part you played in preserving the history of the Country Charlie knew and loved! ******** HARRY STANFORD: ( ) >[handwritten] six [illegible]-> I give you this book as a token of appreciation for ^[handwritten] of^ your part in giving others Charlie’s thoughts. He called you “Friend.” Your hearts were the same. That is good! ******** H.P. RABAN Please accept this ^[handwritten] book as a^ gift ^[handwritten] from me-^ that it may keep fresh in your heart the happy hours you spent with Charlie ^[handwritten] and the knowledge that^ I am grateful to you as one of his true friends who made this book possible!- ******** BETTY AND BILL ROGERS: God made the hearts of two true Americans beat the same music and love for Mother Nature. Their friendship was as pure as the air over our mountains and their understanding of their fellowmen was like a gift of the sun and earth, warm and true. Friends like these are our most precious gifts and make the heart glad. Betty and Bill Rogers, will you accept this book as a token of what you know my heart feels for you. ********* JOE DE YONG: In the big hills in Montana, you made a true friend of Nature. His heart talked to you. It was good. His finger marks will always remain fresh on your memory. Please accept this book from me as a sign of friendship. That was your great gift from Charlie. I appreciate your help in making a permanent record of some of his thoughts. ********* -1-