The Chronicles of the Yellowstone: An Accurate, Comprehensive History of the Country Drained by the Yellowstone River, Its Indian Inhabitants, Its First Explorers, the Early Fur Traders and Trappers, the Coming and Trials of the Emigrants
Minneapolis: Ross & Haines, Inc, 1968. Reprint. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Robert Murray supplements the original work with an introduction, footnotes and an index.
No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; The bindings are tight and square, textblock edges have light age-spotting. Text clean, Appears unread. the Dust jacket has minor age-toning; 8vo.; 9 inches tall; v, 279 pages with in-text drawings and folding map at the rear.
First published in 1883, the "Chronicles" explores the Yellowstone River region, detailing the indigenous peoples, explorers, fur traders, and military campaigns against Native Americans. It covers significant events like the Sioux War of 1876-77, notably General Custer's death, and the Nez Perce War of 1877.
Topping also discusses the westward expansion of railroads and the histories of adjacent towns. He meticulously researched the era using firsthand accounts from early settlers alongside historical publications, newspapers, and other reliable sources.
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