Yellowstone: The Creation and Selling of an American Landscape, 1870-1903

by Chris J. Magoc

Magoc (history, Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pennsylvania) explores the conflicted creation of Yellowstone National Park in late 19th-century America. He examines American myths and values behind the movement to preserve the Yellowstone wilderness and extract its natural resources, and introduces the stewards, financiers, and boosters who jockeyed to protect the wilderness, commodify the scenery, and exploit natural resources. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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First published November 1, 1999