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"The Yellowstone National Park" By Chittenden

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 The Yellowstone National Park  By Chittenden
Presented in this lot is The Yellowstone National Park By Hiram Chittenden, copyright Mrs. Hiram M. Chittenden 1924, Third General revision and published by J. E. Haynes, St. Paul. The book provides a comprehensive description and guide to America's first national park. The book contains many illustrations and maps, including a foldout map inside the back cover, and features a comprehensive description of Yellowstone with its wildlife and vegetation. Chittenden was a renowned historian of Yellowstone National Park and also was an Army Corps of Engineer officer in the park from 1891-1892 and 1899-1906 during which time he was in exclusive charge of the road work and general improvements, including the iconic basalt Roosevelt Arch at the northern entrance.
Blue cloth bound cover is gold gilt embossed on front cover and spine, spine blue is faded. Slight scuffing noted on spine and cover otherwise cover is in good condition; foxing noted to pages throughout. No other obvious marring noted, book is in overall good condition, measures 5.25"W x 7.75"L x 1.5"D