"The Discovery of Yellowstone Park" by Nathaniel Pitt Langford is a record of the Washburn Expedition of 1870, a crucial journey that revealed the beauty of Yellowstone National Park. The book blends stories of brave pioneers, risky travels through difficult landscapes, and the amazing natural wonders they found. It begins by explaining the events that led to the expedition, focusing on the reasons for exploring the unknown wilderness during the 1860s gold rush. Langford tells of the challenges faced by explorers, including fights with native people and tough weather, and their strong desire to discover the rumored marvels of the Yellowstone area. He introduces important people like General Washburn, while talking about the dangers ahead and their commitment to exploring no matter what.
The Discovery of Yellowstone Park Journal of the Washburn Expedition to the Yellowstone and Firehole Rivers in the Year 1870
By Nathaniel Pitt Langford
A group of adventurers venture into the wild American frontier, facing untold challenges to uncover a land of breathtaking beauty and hidden dangers.
Summary
About the AuthorNathaniel Pitt Langford was an American explorer, businessman, bureaucrat, vigilante and historian from Saint Paul, Minnesota who played an important role in the early years of the Montana gold fields, territorial government and the creation of Yellowstone National Park.
Nathaniel Pitt Langford was an American explorer, businessman, bureaucrat, vigilante and historian from Saint Paul, Minnesota who played an important role in the early years of the Montana gold fields, territorial government and the creation of Yellowstone National Park.
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