In the years following the Civil War, the United States Army mounted several expeditions into the western territories to explore, survey, and map the land. One of the most successful of these was the Wheeler Survey, led by Lieutenant George Wheeler. Signal Fires is a fascinating firsthand account of this expedition, as told by two of its members: Lieutenant Amos T. Burdick and Sergeant Charles W. Dayton. The book offers a vivid and detailed portrait of life on the frontier, as well as a wealth of fascinating information about the landscape and people of the West. With its mix of adventure, history, and natural science, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West.

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