For your consideration is this 1949 first edition copy of “The Story of Man in Yellowstone” by Merrill D. Beal. The book was published in 1949 by the Yellowstone Library and Museum Association. The book details the early history and subsequent founding of the national park. The piece displays numerous black and white illustrations and six appendices. The book displays a yellow half cloth cover with purple lettering on the spine. The condition of this book is good, with no obvious signs of damage; the book is in good reading condition. There is slight browning to the pages, consistent with age. The measurements of this book are 7 3/4" x 5 1/2".