The Discovery of Yellowstone Park: Journal of the Washburn Expedition to the Yellowstone and Firehole Rivers in the Year 1870

by Nathaniel Pitt Langford

Book Overview

With the ecological integrity of Yellowstone National Park in contention between developers and environmentalists, the events of its exploration and founding take on added interest. This Bison Books edition of Nathaniel P. Langford's journal brings back into print one of the principal sources of information on the exploration of the Yellowstone region and its establishment as America's first national park.

The findings of the 1870 Washburn...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803257058
• ISBN13: 9780803257054
• Release Date: March 1972
• Publisher: Bison Books
• Length: 147 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

yellowstone history

A time machine trip back in time to experience the explorers first views of a very unique place on earth. It is interesting to try to sort out the members personal motives and wonder about their scientific objectiveness.