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“Energetic and insightful.” Washington Post
“A book that will appeal to national park aficionados and fans of Yellowstone National Park, and by breaking down the pivotal moments in bite-size chunks, he’s also written a terrific page-turning experience.” Associated Press
“A fine book about Yellowstone National Park. Wonderlandscape offers more than a few surprises. A great primer on Yellowstone history and a unique discussion of the park’s place in America, in both physical and cultural geography.” Yellowstone Insider
“Offers new and interesting perspectives…Clayton uses entertaining anecdotes, thorough research, and vivid storytelling to emphasize the ways imagery and language have been used to shape our impressions of Wonderland.” Big Sky Journal
“A sensitive portrait of the iconic national park in terms of the American people’s place in it…[A] fine survey.” Kirkus Reviews
“Readers get a sense of the park’s changing meaning over time and will see a fascinating interplay between nature and culture, each shaping the other.” Library Journal
“Clayton succeeds in presenting Yellowstone as a core American institution that shares an intimate relationship with Americans as a cultural concept and that acts as a mirror through which Americans have redefined themselves across generations.” Publishers Weekly
“Clayton enthusiastically tells the foundational stories of the magnificent park, which continues to capture the imagination of millions, and explains Yellowstone’s impact on how we manage our natural resources.” Booklist