The Capt. Jones Expedition. Successful Exploration Of A New Route To The Wonders Of The Yellowstone

CAPTAIN JONES

Publication: New York Tribune Scientific Series, Extra No 14,, New York, 1873

First edition. Folio, 48 x 62 cm (19" x 24") printed newspaper, 8 pp., illustrated, map, six columns. Complete issue. Revealing important discoveries made by the expedition of 1873 that led to making accessible the now famous park. Map with text shows the route of Jones and the location of Yellowstone bordering areas of Montana, Utah, Idaho, and Colorado. This Scientific Series Extra also includes an article on the Hayden Expedition of 1873, and six lectures given by Professor Agassiz on the Amazon Expedition. The sixth lecture in Agassiz's series is titled: "Men and Monkeys ... The Differences of Monkeys ... The Onl Safe Ground Against Evolution." Minor splitting at folds, else a fine copy.

Inventory Number: 52750