Book excerpt: This volume of the Proceedings and Collections of the Wyoming Historical and Geological Society provides a fascinating look at the geology, geography, and history of Wyoming and its people. Featuring articles, essays, and other materials from some of the leading scholars and experts of the day, this book provides a rich and comprehensive overview of the region's history and culture. With its impressive scholarship and engaging style, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Wyoming. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.