Title:
National Geographic the national parks : an illustrated history / Kim Heacox.
Author:
Heacox, Kim, author.
National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Publication Information:
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2016]
Call Number:
E160 .H39 2016
Abstract:
"An inspired tribute to the astonishing beauty and priceless cultural treasures of America's National Parks, this volume is a lavish celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. National Geographic The National Parks collects the very best of National Geographic's photographs, combined with an expertly told history: from the multi-hued layers of the Grand Canyon to the verdigris flame of the Statue of Liberty, this book presents a breathtaking panorama of the National Parks, "--Amazon.com.
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ISBN:
9781426215599
Physical Description:
367 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
General Note:
Includes index.
Subject Term:
Contents:
1803-1916: A park is born -- 1917-1933: Preserving the wonders -- 1934-1966: Broadening perspectives -- 1967-1980: Getting it right -- 1981-2016: Reaching the people.
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