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Death in Yellowstone : Accidents and Foolhardiness in the First National Park by Lee H. Whittlesey (2014, Trade Paperback)

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The chilling tome that launched an entire genre of books about the sometimes gruesome but always tragic ways people have died in our national parks, this updated edition of a classic includes calamities in Yellowstone from the past sixteen years, including the infamous grizzly bear attacks in the summer of 2011, as well as a fatal hot springs accident in 2000 in which the Park Service was sued for negligence.

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Publisher
Rinehart Publishers, Roberts
ISBN-10
1570984506
ISBN-13
9781570984501
eBay Product ID (ePID)
113121909

Product Key Features

Edition
2
Book Title
Death in Yellowstone : Accidents and Foolhardiness in the First National Park
Number of Pages
440 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
United States / West / Mountain (Az, Co, Id, Mt, NM, Nv, Ut, WY), Violence in Society, Regional, Parks & Campgrounds, Security
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Travel, House & Home, Social Science
Author
Lee H. Whittlesey
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
23.9 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

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Dewey Edition
23
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PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION. . . One thing is certain: it is the most fascinating book ever written about Yellowstone Park and its environs., Behind the gripping adventure, drama, and heartbreak of the stories told in this uniquely authoritative book are deep lessons-not only in personal responsibility but in the role of national parks in our society. Lee Whittlesey's compelling study of Yellowstone fatalities wisely reminds us of both the price and the pricelessness of protecting wild nature., A former Yellowstone tour guide himself, Lee Whittlesey has written a book that every guide studies in Death in Yellowstone. While guides may wish to discuss the role of wolves or forest fires in a wilderness ecosystem, their passengers too often just want stories of the misfortune of their fellow travelers--and this is the seminal work on the subject., Whittlesey's already gripping account of accidents and foolhardiness in Yellowstone is now updated, more comprehensive, and all the more fascinating., Whittleseye's already gripping account of accidents and foolhardiness in Yellowstone is now updated, more comprehensive, and all the more fascinating., It is hard to imagine anyone but Lee Whittlesey recounting these stories of death in Yellowstone. He is unquestionably the Yellowstone expert for ferreting out and weaving together the details of how visitors and personnel met their untimely ends in and around the park. The sheer weight of new material added to bring this second edition up-to-date is a clear indication that the Yellowstone landscape continues to demand both our awe and our respect. But it is Whittlesey's personal perspective that sets this book apart. His passion for historical detective work combined with his intimate knowledge of both the park and the park experience give the reader a very real glimpse into the author's long relationship with the place and its people, endearing the reader to both., It is hard to imagine anyone but Lee Whittlesey recounting these stories of death in Yellowstone. He is unquestionably the Yellowstone expert for ferreting out and weaving together the details of how visitors and personnel met their untimely ends in and around the park. The sheer weight of new material added to bring this second edition up-to-date is a clear indication that the Yellowstone landscape continues to demand both our awe and our respect. But it is Whittleseye(tm)s personal perspective that sets this book apart. His passion for historical detective work combined with his intimate knowledge of both the park and the park experience give the reader a very real glimpse into the authore(tm)s long relationship with the place and its people, endearing the reader to both., Behind the gripping adventure, drama, and heartbreak of the stories told in this uniquely authoritative book are deep lessons--not only in personal responsibility but in the role of national parks in our society. Lee Whittlesey's compelling study of Yellowstone fatalities wisely reminds us of both the price and the pricelessness of protecting wild nature., PRAISE FOR A PREVIOUS EDITION. . . [O]ne thing is certain: it is the most fascinating book ever written about Yellowstone Park and its environs.
Lccn
2013-030035
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
978.7/52
Lc Classification Number
F722.W588 2014
Copyright Date
2014

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