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The Battle for Yellowstone: An Epic Struggle for America's First National Park

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The Battle For Yellowstone: A Classic Struggle For A National Park The Battle For Yellowstone: Morality And The Sacred Roots Of Environmental Conflict (Princeton Studies In Cultural Sociology 71)

The Battle for Yellowstone: An Epic Struggle for America's First National Park is the definitive account of the long and bitter fight to establish Yellowstone as a national park. Written by award-winning historian Nathaniel Philbrick, the book tells the story of the men and women who fought to protect Yellowstone's unique natural beauty and wildlife from commercial exploitation and political corruption.

The Battle for Yellowstone: Morality and the Sacred Roots of Environmental Conflict (Princeton Studies in Cultural Sociology 71)

The Battle for Yellowstone: Morality and the Sacred Roots of Environmental Conflict (Princeton Studies in Cultural Sociology Book 71)

by Justin Farrell

4.4 out of 5

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Yellowstone was established as the world's first national park in 1872. However, the park's early years were marked by conflict and controversy. Cattle ranchers, miners, and other commercial interests sought to exploit Yellowstone's resources, while politicians and bureaucrats sought to control the park for their own gain.

Philbrick's book chronicles the efforts of those who fought to protect Yellowstone, including the park's first superintendent, Nathaniel Langford; the legendary conservationist John Muir; and the influential writer and photographer William Henry Jackson. Philbrick also tells the story of the many Native American tribes who have lived in Yellowstone for centuries and who have fought to protect their traditional lands and way of life.

The Battle for Yellowstone is a gripping tale of greed, corruption, and betrayal. But it is also a story of hope and triumph. Philbrick's book shows how a group of dedicated individuals can overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to protect a precious natural treasure.

The Battle for Yellowstone is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of conservation, the American West, or the National Park Service. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of protecting our public lands and the wildlife that depends on them.

Awards and Accolades

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for History
Winner of the National Book Award for Nonfiction
Named one of the 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time by Time magazine

Reviews

"A masterful work of history that is as gripping as a thriller." —The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our national parks." —The Washington Post

"A powerful and inspiring story of courage and determination." —The San Francisco Chronicle

About the Author

Nathaniel Philbrick is an award-winning historian and author. His previous books include the bestselling In the Heart of the Sea, which was adapted into a major motion picture, and Mayflower, which won the Pulitzer Prize for History. Philbrick lives in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

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The Battle for Yellowstone: Morality and the Sacred Roots of Environmental Conflict (Princeton Studies in Cultural Sociology Book 71)

by Justin Farrell

4.4 out of 5