The story of Fort Laramie comes alive in this very detailed history of Fort Laramie produced by the National Park Service. From its early days when it was known as Ft. William and then Ft. John and used by fur trappers to its acquisition by the United States military to protect the trails and communication routes used by pioneers and commerce. Chapters detail the Indian relations, diplomacy and treaties promulgated at the fort. This is a great source document for study of the region and time and includes very thorough footnotes and a complete bibliography.