Item Detail
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8391
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[c1995]
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mono
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mono
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Schullery, Paul
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Yellowstone's ski pioneers: peril and heroism on the winter trail.
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[Worland, Wyo.]
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Although the title may envision recreational skiing, this work is in reality a history of winter activity in the park be it on skis or otherwise. Included is historical information on the ill-fated winter expedition of Frederick Schwatka, the success of F. Jay Haynes in completing the expedition and producing outstanding winter photographs of the park; Thomas Eldwood (Uncle Billy) Hofer's winter surveys; the capture of the famous poacher, Edgar Howell; army patrols in the park; as well as other extensive information on more than a century of winter activities in the park.
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Although the title may envision recreational skiing, this work is in reality a history of winter activity in the park be it on skis or otherwise. Included is historical information on the ill-fated winter expedition of Frederick Schwatka, the success of F. Jay Haynes in completing the expedition and producing outstanding winter photographs of the park; Thomas Eldwood (Uncle Billy) Hofer's winter surveys; the capture of the famous poacher, Edgar Howell; army patrols in the park; as well as other extensive information on more than a century of winter activities in the park.
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ADL
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Historical (general)
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2009-05-22
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2009-05-22
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8390