Yellowstone National Park: Six Early Pieces is a captivating collection of essays and articles that provide valuable insight into the history and significance of this iconic national park. The varied perspectives offered by the different authors give readers a comprehensive understanding of the park's evolution over the years.

From scientific expeditions to personal reflections on the park's natural beauty, each piece in this book adds a unique layer to the overall narrative of Yellowstone. The writing is engaging and informative, making it an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the history of national parks or environmental conservation.

Overall, Yellowstone National Park: Six Early Pieces is a must-read for anyone looking to deepen their appreciation for one of America's most treasured landscapes. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving our natural heritage for future generations to enjoy.

Book Description:
Lost in the wilderness of The Yellowstone for over a month, nearly dying of starvation and wild animal attack, despairing of ever finding his way out. Here are six relatively unknown early pieces about the U.S.A.’s first national park. The first is a U.S. Geological booklet about initial exploration and Congress’s institution of the park. The next two are articles from Scribner’s Monthly, 1871, a very popular magazine of the time, describing the park’s features (vol 2 #1 pp 1-17 and vol 2 #2 pp 113-128) . The fourth piece is a narrative by the leader of the exploratory expedition described in the first piece, H.V. Hayden (Scribner’s Monthly, vol 3#2 pp 388-396, February 1872) The fifth piece is a lecture on the park by a very popular lecturer and writer, 1900 (John L. Stoddard’s Lectures, vol 10). The last piece is a man’s first-person narrative of his being lost in the Yellowstone wilderness for thirty-seven days, 1871, Scribner’s Monthly again (vol 3#1).