Douglas McChristian spent more than two decades as a National Park Service historian and administrator, and he has shared his knowledge in a number of highly regarded books.  Add Fort Laramie: Military Bastion of the High Plains to the list. This is the first comprehensive look at this key installation and the people who came in contact with it.  It is fascinating, informative and a lot of fun.

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