Lee H. Whittlesey

Lee H. Whittlesey is the former historian for Yellowstone National Park and the author or editor of numerous books including Death in Yellowstone: Accidents and Foolhardiness in the First National Park; Myth and History in the Creation of Yellowstone National Park; and A Yellowstone Album: a Photographic Celebration of the First National Park.

Showing 1-3 of 3 items.

Storytelling in Yellowstone

Horse and Buggy Tour Guides

University of New Mexico Press

Whittlesey shares tales of "the great Geyserland" as told by the earliest tour guides of America's first and most unique national park.

  • Copyright year: 2007
More info...

Ho! For Wonderland

Travelers' Accounts of Yellowstone, 1872-1914

University of New Mexico Press

These stories by early Yellowstone Park visitors helped propel the popularity of this American wonderland.

  • Copyright year: 2009
More info...

Old Yellowstone Days

University of New Mexico Press

This new edition of the first book to collect accounts of early visits to Yellowstone includes a new Foreword by park historian Lee H. Whittlesey.

  • Copyright year: 2010
More info...
Find what you’re looking for...
Stay Informed

Receive the latest UBC Press news, including events, catalogues, and announcements.


Read past newsletters

Publishers Represented
UBC Press is the Canadian agent for several international publishers. Visit our Publishers Represented page to learn more.