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Paperback cover has some normal wear. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.
This fascinating volume offers an intimate glimpse into the life and work of William Henry Jackson, one of the most influential photographers of the American West. Jackson’s pioneering images captured the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains and the rapidly vanishing frontier, shaping the nation’s perception of its western territories. Compiled by Lloyd W. Gundy, this book presents the journal of Elwood P. Bonney, a close friend and traveling companion of Jackson’s. Bonney’s vivid accounts provide a rare behind-the-scenes look at Jackson’s arduous expeditions, his innovative photographic techniques, and his unwavering determination to document the untamed landscapes before they were forever altered by westward expansion. Richly illustrated with Jackson’s iconic photographs, this book is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of American history, photography, and the enduring allure of the Wild West.