Publication: Alfred A Knopf, 1964, New York
First edition. 8vo. Two-tone cloth, light blue front and rear endpapers, xi [1], 406 pp. + viii, foreword and acknowledgment, illustrated, map, appendix, index. Profusely illustrated with wonderful old photographs. An account of the travels and experiences of F. Jay Haynes as he followed the frontier as a photographer for the Union Pacific Railroad and the newly established Yellowstone Park. He traveled and took over 25,000 photographs of the Dakota and Montana territories. Six Guns 2210 says "Has some mention of Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok." A total of 244 photographs are presented here and they are truly the highlight of the fine work. Fine, bright copy in dust jacket.
Inventory Number: 43927