The Discovery of Yellowstone Park by Nathaniel Pitt Langford

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Author Langford, Nathaniel Pitt, 1832-1911
Title The Discovery of Yellowstone Park
Journal of the Washburn Expedition to the Yellowstone and Firehole Rivers in the Year 1870
Note Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Discovery of Yellowstone Park" by Nathaniel Pitt Langford is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative chronicles the Washburn Expedition of 1870, which was pivotal in unveiling the wonders of Yellowstone National Park to the world. The text intertwines the tales of adventurous pioneers, hazardous journeys through treacherous terrain, and the awe-inspiring natural phenomena encountered during their exploration. The opening of the book provides a comprehensive background on the journey leading to the expedition, highlighting the motivations behind setting out into the largely uncharted wilderness driven by the gold rush of the 1860s. Langford details the trials faced by numerous adventurers, including conflicts with indigenous peoples, harsh environmental conditions, and the determination to uncover the rumored marvels of the Yellowstone region. He introduces key figures in the expedition, such as General Washburn, amidst discussions of the impending dangers and their resolve to pursue exploration at all costs. The narrative sets the stage for what promises to be an awe-inspiring and peril-filled adventure into the heart of America’s natural beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F721: United States local history: Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone National Park
Subject Langford, Nathaniel Pitt, 1832-1911 -- Diaries
Subject Yellowstone National Park -- Discovery and exploration
Category Text
EBook-No. 11145
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 18, 2004
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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