
YELLOWSTONE NIGHTS
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
In the heat of an August day, a youthful couple wanders the little park by the railroad station, their flirtations punctuated by the soft chatter of a meticulous naturalist. Their idle banter catches the eye of a bald‑eyed observer who catalogues every bloom and bird, while a larger‑than‑life newcomer arrives with a bright silk neckerchief, a long whip trailing in the grass, and a swagger that promises a real roundup.
Together they form an unlikely party, each member bringing a distinct temperament—romantic, scientific, cowboy, and curious—into the sprawling wilderness of Yellowstone. Their impromptu decision to take a “tour of the park” sets them on a lively trek across geysers, basalt arches, and mist‑shrouded peaks, where the landscape’s grandeur matches the humor and tension of their interactions. Listeners can expect a bright‑eyed adventure that captures the early‑1900s spirit of exploration, with witty dialogue and a touch of romance guiding the way through nature’s most spectacular back‑country.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (384K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Bergquist, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2012-08-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1861–1925
Best remembered for vivid novels about pioneer Iowa, this American writer came to literature after years as a teacher, lawyer, editor, and public servant. His best-known books, including Vandemark's Folly and The Hawkeye, helped turn Midwestern history into lively storytelling.
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