"Geyserland and Wonderland - A View and Guide Book of the Yellow Stone National Park", Hatfield, W.F.

A charming guide book of this famous National Park "Containing map of the park and 30 engravings of the most notable objects together with all information relating to routes, modes of travel, accommodations and cost of same." A folding black and white map adhered to the inside of the back cover is titled Yellowstone National Park and Forest Reserve (9.8 x 8"). An intimidating bit of prose follows the Preface:
"As the Devil flew over Yellowstone Park,
On his way home one night after dark,
Says he, "I don't know in which quarter I roam,
But I think from the smell I'm not far from home.
The odors, familiar and ap-pe-ti-zing,
My captives are busy roasting their sins,
The waters are boiling for making my broth.
Woe! Be to him who incurreth my wrath."

This example also includes several pages of advertisements for hardware stores, banks, realtors, druggists and taxidermists. 75pp. 18mo. Complete. Hardbound in original light blue cloth with embossed dark blue title on front cover.

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Condition: A

Text, views and map are all very good. A couple insignificant pages are creased. Covers are lightly soiled and show evidence of exposure to moisture. Spine and binding are tight and sound.