It Happened in Yellowstone: Stories of Events and People That Shaped America's First National Park

It Happened In...

by Erin H. Turner

Twenty-four stories give a behind-the-scene look at some of the extraordinary events that took place in this park.

Genres: Nonfiction

170 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2001

Reviews

[Nathan Vassiliades · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 for grammar
4.5 for the content

[Jean Becker · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a scattershot waltz through the history of Yellowstone National Park. There is one photograph on the cover and no other illustrations, maps, etc. This has the feel of a children’s book and more illustrations would benefit this book.
I didn’t care for the authors writing style. It seemed a little flowery when a more journalistic style was needed. The chapter entitled “The Night of the Grizzlies” seemed particularly loaded with problems, odd transitions and confusing gaps in the narrative.

[Catalin Gheorghe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice pieces of history about yellowstone that form a picture of the park.

Even considering the target group of younger readers, the stories seem too short. The writing style lacks clarity at times.

All in all, I enjoyed reading it and it has the advantage of being a short one.

[diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

very interesting book about the history of Yellowstone

[Anneliese · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a quick and easy read consisting of a number of short anecdotes about the history of Yellowstone. As someone unfamiliar with the area hoping to learn some history and fun facts, this was the perfect book for me.

[Sondra · Rating 2 out of 5]

An interesting read if you've been there, but it's a little dry.

[Mark · Rating 1 out of 5]

Poorly written, inconsistent chronology and redundant.

[Nancy Lewis · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good yet brief overview of the most well-known stories of Yellowstone's history.

[Cherie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting read. I learned a lot of the history of this beloved park that I never knew before.

[Saralyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good stories. I liked the bite-sized length of each story. But most of them were...not polished.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short stories relating historic events in Yellowstone National Park.