The Magic of the Big Sky
July 27, 2006 8:27 AM Subscribe
Origins of the phrase "Big Sky"? Was it first used to describe Montana? Might it have Native American origins?
Best answer: According to this page, posted by mbrubeck at 8:42 AM on July 27, 2006
Old Chinese proverb "one big sky covers us all" found in a local restaurant menu, explaining their name.
posted by hortense at 8:55 AM on July 27, 2006
posted by hortense at 8:55 AM on July 27, 2006
Best answer: This link from the page above has more about Guthrie's book, and explains by that the title comes from the sentence "Standing under the big sky I feel free," which Guthrie's father said upon arriving in Montana.
posted by mbrubeck at 9:25 AM on July 27, 2006
posted by mbrubeck at 9:25 AM on July 27, 2006
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