Through Glacier Park: Seeing America First with Howard Eaton

"Through Glacier Park: Seeing America First with Howard Eaton" by Mary Roberts Rinehart is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This book captures the spirit of adventure and exploration as it documents a horseback journey through Glacier National Park in Montana, offering an intimate perspective on the rugged beauty of the American wilderness. The narrative highlights not only the breathtaking landscapes but also the camaraderie among the diverse group of travelers led by the experienced guide Howard Eaton. The book recounts a three-hundred-mile trip filled with encounters with nature, from picturesque meadows and challenging mountain passes to moments of joy as adventurers fish in pristine waters. Rinehart paints vivid pictures of the park's flora and fauna, alongside anecdotes about the people she meets along the way, capturing their collective journey and personal growth throughout the adventure. As the party navigates through the majestic Rockies, Rinehart reflects on the profound connection between humankind and the natural world, emphasizing the transformative power of experiencing nature up close and the value of shared moments around the campfire under the vast, starry sky. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Mary Roberts Rinehart was an American writer, often called the American Agatha Christie. Rinehart published her first mystery novel The Circular Staircase in 1908, which introduced the "had I but known" narrative style. Rinehart is also considered the earliest known source of the phrase "the butler did it", in her novel The Door (1930), although the exact phrase does not appear in her work and the plot device had been used prior to that time. She also worked to tell the stories and experiences of front line soldiers during World War I, one of the first women to travel to the Belgian front lines.