Publisher's Synopsis
The Yellowstone National Park Historical and Descriptive is a comprehensive book written by Hiram Martin Chittenden. The book is a detailed account of the history and description of the Yellowstone National Park, which is located in the western United States. The book provides a fascinating insight into the park's geological features, wildlife, and the Native American tribes that once inhabited the area.The book is divided into several sections, with the first section providing an overview of the park's history, including its discovery by Europeans, the establishment of the park, and the early development of the park's infrastructure. The second section of the book provides a detailed description of the park's geological features, including the famous geysers, hot springs, and other natural wonders.The third section of the book focuses on the park's wildlife, including the various species of animals that can be found in the park, such as bears, wolves, elk, and bison. The book also includes information on the park's plant life and the various ecosystems that exist within the park.The final section of the book provides a detailed account of the Native American tribes that once inhabited the area, including the Shoshone, Crow, and Blackfeet tribes. The book provides a fascinating insight into the tribes' culture, traditions, and way of life.Overall, The Yellowstone National Park Historical and Descriptive is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed account of one of the most iconic national parks in the United States. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the park's history, geology, wildlife, and culture.1911. Illustrated with Maps, Views and Portraits. Chittenden, Captain, Corps of Engineers, United States Army, offers a historical view on the early history of the Park and an account of the Nez Perce campaign of 1877; and descriptions on topography, geology, thermal springs, fauna and flora, roadways and administration. From the Preface: It is extremely gratifying to note, as time goes on, that, in every important respect, the Yellowstone Park has so far fulfilled the expectations of its founders and justified the wisdom of its creation. As a land of wonders it still remains without an equal on the globe; as a source of great rivers, whose waters will be the lifeblood of a mighty future empire, its vast importance is beginning to be realized; as a refuge for the native fauna of the country, elsewhere fast passing away, it is all that can be reasonably expected.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
