The History of Badlands National Monument and the White River (Big) Badlands of South Dakota

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mattison, Ray H., 1903-1980

Contributor:

Grom, Robert A.

Stockert, Joanne W.

Series:

Badlands Natural History Association Bulletin No. 1

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"HISTORY OF BADLANDS NATIONAL MONUMENT and The White River (Big) Badlands of South Dakota" by Ray H. Mattison and Robert A. Grom is a historical account published in the late 20th century. This work details the development and evolution of Badlands National Monument, emphasizing its geological significance, the history of early inhabitants, explorers, and the establishment of the park itself. The opening of the book provides an overview of the establishment and historical significance of the Badlands National Monument and its unique geological characteristics. It describes the early habitation and activities of Indigenous peoples, the experiences of explorers and scientists who ventured into the region, and the development of legislative efforts that led to the park's creation. Through a chronology of important events and figures, the text begins to paint a picture of how the Badlands was transformed from a remote area known for its distinctive terrain into a recognized national monument, underscoring both its natural beauty and cultural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-07-14