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Join Lt. Gustavus Doane as he shares the captivating story of the 1870 Yellowstone Expedition, spearheaded by Henry Washburn. After Washburn sought military support from General Hancock, Doane was appointed to lead a small group of soldiers from Fort Ellis in Montana to aid in this groundbreaking exploration. This journal, presented to the US Senate by the War Department, vividly records the sights, sounds, and experiences of the expedition. Doanes meticulous account not only offers a fascinating window into this adventurous journey but also plays a crucial role in the eventual creation of ...

Yellowstone is America's premier national park. Today Yellowstone is often a byword for conservation, natural beauty, and a way for everyone to enjoy the great outdoors. But it was not always this way. Wonderlandscape presents a new perspective on Yellowstone, the emotions that various natural wonders and attractions evoke, and how this explains the park's relationship to America as a whole. 

Explore the fascinating world of wildlife as captured in The Living Animals of the Natural World, a groundbreaking natural history work first published in 1902. This engaging volume presents stunning photography that replaces traditional illustrations, showcasing the diversity of life from the far reaches of the Southern Ocean to the vibrant ecosystems of Australia, New Zealand, India, South Africa, and British Columbia. With meticulous attention to detail and the expertise of renowned specialists, this book offers a comprehensive insight into human knowledge of the animal kingdom at the time,...

These Chronicles could have been authored by Thomas Jefferson had he been so inclined to do so. He and Captain Meriwether Lewis spent long nights tracing its daily record of "Courses and Distances" onto brown paper on the floor of the East Wing of the White House. After Lewis's untimely death, Jefferson instead relegated the job to Captain William Clark. As a result, the narrative of the expedition has, until now, never been told as Captain Meriwether Lewis intended it to be.

Wyoming's best adventure starts in Wind River Country. Located in western Wyoming, just beyond Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Teton Mountains, Wind River Country is the place to go to get away from the crowds. Unplug, unwind and find room to roam in Dubois, Hudson, Lander, Riverton, Shoshoni or on the Wind River Indian Reservation, the only Reservation in the Cowboy State