Hiram Martin Chittenden: His Public Career - Paperback
by Gordon B. Dodds (Author)
The life of Hiram Martin Chittenden illustrates the work of one of the most influential federal agencies that has shaped the American West-the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As a member of the Corps Chittenden was assigned to Yellowstone Park, where he completed the plan for tourist roads. His work there convinced powerful congressmen to increase greatly the appropriations for the park. In this well-researched biography, Mr. Dodds shows that Chittenden was, in addition to his Corps duties, one of
Gordon B. Dodds is professor of history at Portland State University.
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