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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | Home » The National Parks: America's Best Idea | | | | | | | Description: | | The companion volume to the twelve-hour PBS series from the acclaimed filmmaker behind The Civil War, Baseball, and The War
America’s national parks spring from an idea as radical as the Declaration of Independence: that the nation’s most magnificent and sacred places should be preserved, not for royalty or the rich, but for everyone. In this evocative and lavishly illustrated narrative, Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan delve into the history of the park idea, from the first sighting by white men in 1851 of the valley that would become Yosemite and the creation of the world’s first national park at Yellowstone in 1872, through the most recent additions to a system that now encompasses nearly four hundred sites and 84 million acres.
The authors recount the adventures, mythmaking, and intense political battles behind the evolution of the park system, and the enduring ideals that fostered its growth. They capture the importance and splendors of the individual parks: from Haleakala in Hawaii to Acadia in Maine, from Denali in Alaska to the Everglades in Florida, from Glacier in Montana to Big Bend in Texas. And they introduce us to a diverse cast of compelling characters—both unsung heroes and famous figures such as John Muir, Theodore Roosevelt, and Ansel Adams—who have been transformed by these special places and committed themselves to saving them from destruction so that the rest of us could be transformed as well.
The National Parks is a glorious celebration of an essential expression of American democracy. | | | Features: | |
• Ken Burns
• 9.78031E+12
• Pocket Guide
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Dayton Duncan | | Hardcover:
| 432 pages | | Publisher:
| Knopf | | Publication Date:
| September 08, 2009 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0307268969 | | Package Length:
| 10.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 9.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.2 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.95 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
| based on 59 reviews |
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National ParkAug 19, 2010 This book is exceptional both in its unique photographs and in its historical value. I have never seen such a complete collection of information gathered all in one place to expose the reader to the background and history of the national park system in the United States. I will be referring to this book quite often in the future as I continue to build vacation plans that include visits to the spectacular natural beauty of this country.
Lots like itAug 08, 2010 This was an expensive book and I found it much like many other books on Nat'l Parks. A little too wordy for me...more history than 'places to go and things to see'. I was expecting a book with more info on places to go within and around the park areas as well.
The National Parks " America's Best Idea"Jul 24, 2010 I ordered this book when I was on vacation this June visiting all the parks out west. This book is the best keepsake of the trip by far. I was overjoyed to find an exact picture I took when visiting Yellowstone in the book. What a treasure. The book is a true gift for all of America. Thank you to Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns.
Not quite as describedJul 05, 2010 Got the book in a timely fashion. The book was new but the corners were bent so it was not as good as I would have liked. Would have liked to have known this before I selected the vendor.
Good review of America's National Parks including beautiful pictures.Jun 24, 2010 This hardbound book is filled with information on America's National Parks with many breath-taking pictures included. This book sells for $50.00 in retail stores. I purchased it used in excellent condition for less than $20.00; plus additional $4.00 USPS shipping. Recieved book in less than a week; was told it could take up to 2 weeks. Well pleased with the purchase.
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