Accidents and Foolhardiness in the First National Park
by Lee H. Whittlesey
Yellowstone National Park has a long history of deaths by everything from earthquakes to bear attacks, poison gas, and lightning
Since 1870 there have been 300 deaths, all brought together in this fascinating book by a long-time chronicler of Yellowstone's history.
Lee H. Whittlesey is Historical Archivist at Yellowstone National Park. He is the author of five other books on the park, as well as several magazine articles. He has a law degree (Juris Doctor) from the University of Oklahoma.
276pp. |