Walter Trumbull
For other people named Walter Trumbull, see Walter Trumbull (disambiguation).
| Walter Trumbull | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1846 Springfield, Illinois |
| Died | October 25, 1891 |
| Occupation | naturalist, writer |
Walter Trumbull was a prominent American explorer and writer. He was a member of the Washburn–Langford–Doane Expedition in 1870 that explored the area of Wyoming that would eventually become Yellowstone National Park.
He was the son of United States Senator Lyman Trumbull.
He contributed to the Helena Rocky Mountain Gazette and the Overland Monthly.
Original sketch by Trumbull, published following the expedition
References
- "WALTER TRUMBULL". Yellowstone National Park: Its Exploration and Establishment. National Park Service.
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