Diary Of The Washburn Expedition To The Yellowstone And Firehole Rivers, In The Year 1870 (1905)

""Diary of the Washburn Expedition to the Yellowstone and Firehole Rivers, in the Year 1870"" is a historical account written by Nathaniel Pitt Langford. The book documents the journey of the Washburn Expedition, which was the first government-sponsored exploration of the Yellowstone region. The expedition was led by Henry D. Washburn, and included Langford as a member.The book is a first-hand account of the expedition, as Langford kept a detailed diary throughout the journey. The diary documents the challenges and triumphs of the expedition, including encounters with Native American tribes, treacherous terrain, and the discovery of geysers and other natural wonders.Langford's writing is vivid and engaging, and provides a unique glimpse into the early exploration of the American West. The book is also notable for its role in promoting the establishment of Yellowstone National Park, which was created just two years after the expedition.Overall, ""Diary of the Washburn Expedition to the Yellowstone and Firehole Rivers, in the Year 1870"" is a fascinating historical document that offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.