JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Place Called Yellowstone: The Epic History of the World's First National Park.

  • Published In: Yearbook of the Association of Pacific Coast Geographers, 2025, v. 87. P. 138 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wilson, Randall K.; Buckley, Geoffrey L. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses "A Place Called Yellowstone," a book by Randall Wilson that provides a comprehensive history of Yellowstone National Park, the first national park in the world. The book is structured into four parts, covering the park's geological origins, the exploration and discovery by early adventurers, and the ongoing challenges faced by park management since its establishment in 1872. Wilson highlights the complex interplay between conservation and commercialization, detailing how policies evolved over time, particularly with the establishment of the National Park Service in 1916. The work emphasizes the importance of understanding Yellowstone's history in the context of current debates about public land management in the United States. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Yearbook of the Association of Pacific Coast Geographers. 2025/01, Vol. 87, p138
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0066-9628
  • DOI:10.1353/pcg.2025.a977368
  • Accession Number:190174215
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