Death in Yellowstone: Accidents and Foolhardiness in the First National Park, Second Edition

Easy read and easy to jump in and out of. Very interesting and factual

bought this book after reading the excellent 'over the edge' death in grand canyon. after visiting both yellowstone park & grand canyon you can actually visualise how these stupid accidents happen, while i was in grand canyon i actually watched children climb over the safety barrier while there parents where either on there mobile or taking pictures, its the mentality of 'it won't happen to us '. brilliant books the both of them, people are stupid & you can see why these books are necessary, such wonderful places & so many silly mistakes made by people that could be avoided, some deaths couldn't be avoided & that makes it all the more very sad, i would recommend these two books to everyone, couldn't put them down,these will stay in my 'library' no charity shops for these.

Despite living in the UK I've always been interested in America's national parks and this is an absolute treasure trove of interesting accounts. Incredibly well written in a factual style but still with enough human detail to elicit empathy. Superb.

Nature can be unforgiving. The unprepared, the uneducated, the unthinking and the inattentive can all be found in this book. There are those who think the park is a tamed wilderness or that if there is no specific warning, it is safe. This book proves that vigilance and knowledge along with following the rules of the park go a long way toward a safe and enjoyable Yellowstone experience.

Entertaining and interesting anecdotes about deaths in Yellowstone NP during its history, mainly about how foolish people can be, but also salutary reminders that it's a good idea to respect wilderness. I purchased this just before visiting Yellowstone and as I flew into Jackson Hole got to the bit about airplane related deaths!

I want more like this! It is interesting and very well written. I could not put it down. Very happy.

very interesting book, worth reading so that you can avoid some of the hazards if visiting. interesting if you like to know personal experiences and stories.

Brilliant!