Splendid was the Trail

Explore the rugged, early days of the U.S. Forest Service with Splendid Was the Trail, a memoir by Forest Service veteran Kenneth D. Swan. From 1911 to 1947, Swan's lively retelling of his adventures will take you back in time. With vivid descriptions, stunning black and white photography, and illustrations from his son, Joeseph S. Swan, this book brings to life the challenges and triumphs of a forester's life in the wild and beautiful Montana, Northern Idaho, and Western South Dakota backcountry.