Prophets and Moguls, Rangers and Rogues, Bison and Bears: 100 Years of The National Park Service
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (999 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1594858888 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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It was an ambitious undertaking that succeeds with its mission of educating the reader." --Colorado Authors' League . At 352 pages, its 125 archival and modern photographs, historical context, and great insight, make this a meaty, but accessible, read." --Patrick Cone - National Parks Traveler"An important book for anyone who values our national park system and who wants to understand its sometimes turbulent history. Well written and well researched, but more than just another dry history book. It's a fascinating read about how we got here and its many anecdotes, interesting facts, and wonderful images . "This book, published by Mountaineers Books, is all that I could have asked for
She is the co-author of Disappearing Destinations (Vintage, 2008), which won the Society of American Travel Writers' Lowell Thomas Award, and other honors. Heather lives in Boulder, Colorado. Heather's work has appeared in High Country News, Men's Journal, Coastal Living, National Geographic Traveler, Smithsonian, Outside, Mountain Gazette, Away, and other publications. Heather Hansen is a reporter specializing i
Jarvis, Director, National Park ServiceMost people who have stood beneath a redwood, necks craned to see its top 300 feet rising far above; or who have heard ghostly whispers of residents long-past among the burnt-red cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde; or who have climbed the stairs to gaze out from the Statue of Liberty's crown, would agree that our National Park system is a source of pride and wonder.But 100 years ago, creating a bureau to administer America's vast and diverse parks was a concept requiring great debate and persuasion. They battled progress, which often masked greed and ignorance, and their story continues with those who molded and g
Jerry said Great read. Wish I was closer to some of these mountainous parks to enjoy them. Excellent book to create a needed awareness.. "Five Stars" according to Del Mack. This book was exactly what I needed when putting together a Library display celebrating the NPS Centennial.. Gail D. Storey said A Treasure of National Park Service History. I could hardly wait to get my hands on PROPHETS AND MOGULS, RANGERS AND ROGUES, BISON AND BEARS, and it's even a richer story of our National Park Service than I could have imagined. Heather Hansen has done an extraordinary job of organizing complex archival and present-day accounts into a highly entertaining and informative book. I especially appreciate the many photographs that bring the history of the NPS vitally alive. It sparkles with stories of the people, events, conflicts and success