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 expedition; of which Langford was a member; gave credence to the findings of the Folsom party of 1869 and resulted in the sending of a government survey party into the area in 1871. The culminating effect of the three expeditions was the federal legislation creating our first and largest national park and marking the beginning of the national concern for the preservation of America's heritage of wilderness beauty.
#1132321 in Books 1992-06-01Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 1.06 x 5.74 x 8.78l; #File Name: 0803223609264 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. " She enjoyed learning some of the history behind the event and ...By fletchmarThis was a gift for a friend whose family "adopted" an orphan from the train in 1920s South Dakota when she was a small child and did not really understand why all of a sudden she had a new "sister." She enjoyed learning some of the history behind the event and told me she would recommend both books to others who want to learn more about this little known part of US history. She read this book along with "We Rode the Orphan Trains;" which shared personal stories of these children.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Orphan TrainsBy Debbie ScealfI had never heard of the Orphan Trains until I visited the Little White House in Warm Springs; GA. This book provides the history of adopting out children. The whole concept of giving away ones children due to financial hardships is hard to grip; but this book provides a look from the child's eye to the situation.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A look into a part of American history that is often overlookedBy MimiA look into a part of American history that is often overlooked
