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A Place Called Yellowstone

The Epic History of the World’s First National Park

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WINNER OF THE BARBARA AND DAVID ZALAZNICK BOOK PRIZE

INSIDE YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK: Discover the epic history of the first US national park in this historical adventure for fans of American history, the Wild West, and the hit show

It has been called Wonderland, America's Serengeti, the crown jewel of the National Park System, and America's best idea. But how did this faraway landscape evolve into one of the most recognizable places in the world? As the birthplace of the national park system, Yellowstone witnessed the first-ever attempt to protect wildlife, to restore endangered species, and to develop a new industry centered on nature tourism.

Yellowstone remains a national icon, one of the few entities capable of bridging ideological divides in the United States. Yet the park's history is also filled with episodes of conflict and exclusion, setting precedents for Native American land dispossession, land rights disputes, and prolonged tensions between commercialism and environmental conservation. Yellowstone's legacies are both celebratory and problematic. A Place Called Yellowstone tells the comprehensive story of Yellowstone National Park as the story of the nation itself.

©2024 Randall K. Wilson (P)2024 Highbridge Audio Americas State & Local United States National Park
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Covers the history of Yellowstone area from prehistoric to modern. This could have been a very dry read but it was not. I enjoyed it and it moved along. I was not particularly knowledgeable about most of this history but I think even if I had been that I would still have enjoyed it and learned new things.

A lot of history

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I thoroughly enjoyed the first 80% of the book. So much information and good stories. The last bit bored me a bit. Maybe because it was modern times and not historical.

Interesting and informative

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Excellent history lesson on the formation and years long development of this gem of a national park. Captivating and informative throughout the book. A must read!

The evolution of the history of the park and surrounding areas

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