Merrill D. Beal

The Story of Man in Yellowstone is a book written by Merrill D. Beal that tells the history of human presence in Yellowstone National Park. The book covers the period from prehistoric times to the early 20th century, and it provides a comprehensive overview of the various groups of people who have lived and worked in the park over the years. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different time periods and topics, such as the Native American tribes who lived in the area before the arrival of Europeans, the early explorers and trappers who first entered the park, and the establishment of the park as a national treasure. Throughout the book, Beal describes the challenges that people faced in trying to live and work in the harsh and unpredictable environment of Yellowstone. He also explores the ways in which human activities have affected the park's natural resources, from the hunting and trapping of animals to the construction of roads and buildings. The Story of Man in Yellowstone is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Yellowstone National Park and the people who have shaped its past and present. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Story of Man In Yellowstone, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Unpublished letters and diaries by eyewitnesses, interviews with decedents, an intimate knowledge of the country enrich this narrative of the heroic Nez Perce Indian War waged in 1877 against relocation. The result is a well documented chronicle offering new perspective on prewar Indian-white relations, United States government pressures and nontreaty rebellions, the five battles, subjection and surrender, and on the character of the leaders on both sides." From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever," Chief Joseph said in surrender. But as a guardian and protector of his people he at last succeeded in bringing back the remaining members of his tribe to their beloved valley. Calling Professor Beal's book, "definitive, but not final," Herman J. Deutsch, professor emeritus of American history at Washington State University, writes in the foreword: "Joseph and his band remain an example and inspiration to those who today are seeking recognition as human beings, equal in the sight of God and therefore entitled to like status among men. Those who recognize that such aspirations must not for long remain unfulfilled can derive from Nez Perce history examples of the consequences of policies conceived in ignorance and colored with disdain of the culture and way of life of minority peoples. ... A world surfeited with deceptive success stories can ill afford to forget a people and their leader who attained their true moral stature as they were facing their doom."