Fort Laramie National Monument, Wyoming

Published in 1954, 'Fort Laramie National Monument, Wyoming' by David L. Hieb is a historical account detailing the evolution of Fort Laramie from a fur trading post in the 1830s to a significant military fort during America's westward expansion. This book is part of the National Park Service Historical Handbook Series and explores the fort's role as a waystation for emigrants and its interactions with Native American tribes. It provides a comprehensive overview of the social and economic dynamics of the era, including the impact of the California Gold Rush and military campaigns, culminating in the fort's preservation as a national monument.