Saving Yellowstone: The President Arthur Expedition Of 1883 by Robert E. Hartley

Description: Saving Yellowstone by Robert E. Hartley FOR MOST OFAugust 1883 a military expedition headed by President Chester A. Arthur and guided by Lt. Gen. Philip Sheridan crossed 500 miles of lightly settled Wyoming Territory. The goal was to reach Yellowstone National Park and tour it before returning to civilization. Arthur was the first president to visit the park, and the only president to make an extensive overland march, mostly on horseback. A primary objective of the expedition was to raise the awareness of U.S. citizens to the attractions along the route, and the need for preservation of the park, which was threatened by vandalism, commercial development, and official neglect. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description FOR MOST OF August 1883 a military expedition headed by President Chester A. Arthur and guided by Lt. Gen. Philip Sheridan crossed 500 miles of lightly settled Wyoming Territory. The goal was to reach Yellowstone National Park and tour it before returning to civilization. Arthur was the first president to visit the park, and the only president to make an extensive overland march, mostly on horseback. A primary objective of the expedition was to raise the awareness of U.S. citizens to the attractions along the route, and the need for preservation of the park, which was threatened by vandalism, commercial development, and official neglect. Author Biography Robert E. Hartley was a journalist for the Lindsay-Schaub Newspapers in Illinois from 1962 to 1979. Currently residing and writing near Denver, he is the author of "Charles H. Percy: A Political Perspective" and "Big Jim Thompson of Illinois," Details ISBN1425771211 Author Robert E. Hartley Short Title SAVING YELLOWSTONE Language English ISBN-10 1425771211 ISBN-13 9781425771218 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2007 Residence US Subtitle The President Arthur Expedition Of 1883 UK Release Date 2007-08-29 Imprint Xlibris Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2007-08-29 NZ Release Date 2007-08-29 US Release Date 2007-08-29 Pages 196 Publisher Xlibris Publication Date 2007-08-29 DEWEY 978.75202 Illustrations Illustrations Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134769218;

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