National park week seems like an appropriate time to check your personal library to ensure its up to snuff when it comes to the national parks. Born in haverstraw, new york, yard graduated from princeton university and spent the first twenty years of his career in the editing and publishing business. The passion plus the scholarly analysis make it a valuable book for all concerned with federal lands and especially the foresters and other resource managers who manage and legislate our national parks. Eastern national is a 501c3 notforprofit cooperating association, that promotes the publics understanding and support of americas national parks and other public trust partners by providing quality educational experiences, products, and services.
Here, in no particular order, are 10 books you definitely should have in your library. An american legacy reveals the way humankind interacts with the parks, and how the story of the national parks is not only staggeringly beautiful but also a tribute to the people who visit, explore, and tirelessly work to preserve these cherished american landscapes. New books about americas national parks the seattle times. Americas best idea is a sixepisode series on the history of the national parks, directed by ken burns and written and coproduced by dayton duncan. The many blackandwhite photographs are a welcome inclusion to this thoughtful, intelligent history. The awardwinning book by photographer ian shive comes to life with beautiful 3d animations of some of the most popular images. To celebrate americas amazing national parks, lonely planet, the worlds leading travel publisher, takes you on an informative and gorgeous tour of all 59 parks with our lavishly finished hardcover gift guide packed with detailed itineraries and practical tips on what to do and see in each park to get you started planning your next adventure.
In this collection, you will find a vast majority of official travel and recreational destination guides showcasing the historical value, exploratory discoveries, and maintenance of preserved monuments, natural environments, and architectural sites that are important to american history. An american legacy tells the story of the parks through the photography of ian shive, todays leading photographer of our national parks and their surrounding significant landscapes, as well as through poignant essays by conservancy groups from across the country. A guide to glacier bay national park and preserve national park service handbook by national park service u. A guide to sequoia and kings canyon national parks, california by national park. Nov 27, 2015 in honor of the national park service celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2016, check out 12 neverbeforeseen photos from ian shive in the national parks. From the cascading waterfalls of yosemite to the unique geothermal features of yellowstone, the us national parks are among the most breathtaking destinations in the world.
The common knowledge section now includes a series field. The national parks of america 2001 edition open library. Robert sterling yard was an american writer, journalist, and wilderness activist. With its genesis in yosemite and yellowstone, the national park service evolved through periods of conflict and expansion. Americas best idea is a 2009 television documentary miniseries by directorproducer ken burns and producerwriter dayton duncan which features the united states national park system and traces the systems history. From yellowstone, the first national park, to acadia to the everglades, readers will learn the origins of many of the parks, monuments, and historic areas across the u. As the national park service celebrates its centennial, this book offers a fascinating and. An american legacy tells the story of the parks through the photography of ian shive and poignant essays by todays. But when a book is entitled the national parks rather than national park service lands i expect it to feature the 59 parks. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. As the national park service turns 100, a new institute at duke is primed to play an important supporting role, explains renowned conservationist stuart pimm. This book from national geographic is perfect if youre planning a onceinalifetime trip to a bucket list park, like yellowstone or grand canyon. Rather americas incentive for the national park idea lay in the persistence of a painfully felt desire for timehonored traditions in the united states. Runtes book is must reading for all those who share his love for and commitment to the national park ideal.
The book of the national parks by robert sterling yard. Mar 19, 2017 this book is intended to be a practical introduction to each of americas 59 national parks, distilled by lonely planets expert authors. National geographic guide to national parks of the united states, 8th edition paperback jan. Much more than a showcase of nature photography, the national parks. The national parks embody the unique american ideal of setting aside vast pieces of land for the purpose of preserving the natural environment and cultural history. The glories of nature versus the all mighty dollar, this is the story of america. List of books and articles about national parks online. Founded to preserve the nations heritage and historic landscapes for posterity, the national parks represent one of americas. From the peaks of colorado to the glaciers of alaska, from the volcanoes of hawaii to the everglades of florida, this handsome volume. Apr 26, 2012 national park week seems like an appropriate time to check your personal library to ensure its up to snuff when it comes to the national parks. Americas national parks books national park guide books. The collection of vintage pictures in black and white is remarkable.
In honor of the national park service celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2016, check out 12 neverbeforeseen photos from ian shive in the national. From the cascading waterfalls of yosemite to the unique geothermal features of yellowstone, the us national parks are among the most breathtaking. This colorful kids book was updated for the centennial and goes parkbypark sharing five ways to explore each one e. Thats why we offer books that help tell the stories of all of the national parks. A few weeks back, april 1826, it was national park week.
Protecting the legacy of our national parks duke today. According to the national park service nps, us national parks supported over 292 million recreational visitors in 2014. According to the national park service nps, us national parks supported over 292 million recreational visitors in. We love all of the parks represented by the national park service. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it.
It also features a checklist for each park to make sure that you and your kids dont miss the highlights, like watching mexican freetailed. As we move another year closer to the national park services 2016 centennial, our parks face tremendous risks. If youre looking for more books about national parks, here are a few more guides that will help you and your kids best explore our national parks. An american legacy book is not really ordinary book, you have it then the world is in your hands. National parks is a choice and solidly recommended addition to natural history collections. Having just read a book by john muir, seen as the savior of yosemite, and having an ingrained love of nature, i was naturally driven towards the national parks. Like in the tv series of the same title that it follows almost word for word, the story is very well told. Since the 19th century, amateur and professional photographers have contributed greatly to the parks legacy, and the forthcoming book picturing americas national parks aperturegeorge. This addition to the john muir library series is a collection of ten essays in which muir extols the beauty, grandeur, and importance of yosemite, sequoia, yellowstone, and other national parks of the american west and urges the preservation of these natural areas. A new institute located at duke will work to protect u. The companion volume to the twelvehour pbs series from the acclaimed filmmaker behind the civil war, baseball, and the war americas national parks spring from an idea as radical as the declaration of independence. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
May 12, 2016 since the 19th century, amateur and professional photographers have contributed greatly to the parks legacy, and the forthcoming book picturing americas national parks aperturegeorge. An american legacy ava19377vnb1, 1992 the video chronicles the history of the early preservation. We highlight the best activities and trails, explain how to get there and where to stay, show you the wildlife to watch out for, and suggest ideal itineraries. An american legacy tells the story of the parks through the photography of ian shive and poignant essays by todays leading naturalists, scientists, explorers, and artists. The national parks of the united states are chapters in the book of americas legacy. Oct 10, 2015 much more than a showcase of nature photography, the national parks.
In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. From the cascading waterfalls of yosemite to the unique geothermal features of yellowstone, the us national parks are among the most. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Americas best idea remains hands down the best book about the history of the national parks. Visit americas famous national parks, reliving their stories with our national park books series. Although written for ages 10 and above, kids arent the only ones who may find this book intriguing. Written by dayton duncan, and ken burns, the companion book to the film is a sweeping, magnificently illustrated history of the american. National parks american legacy pdf 4fc83dc89 tag zee. An american legacy tells the story of the parks through the photography of ian shive, today s leading national park photographer and recipient of the 2011 ansel adams award for conservation photography, as well as through poignant essays by today s leading naturalists, scientists, explorers, and artists. Albright not long before his death, its a recounting of the establishment years of the national park service told by one of the two men who literally created it and rightfully became legends in its history. Dec 02, 2016 national geographic kids national parks guide usa. An american legacy ava19377vnb1, 1992 the video chronicles the history of the early preservation movement and the major legislation which culminated in the. National park service handbook series librarything. Today, npca must constantly defend against threats to adjacent lands that would cause irreparable harm to the parks.
To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. First published in 1901, this book brought muir to the attention of president theodore roosevelt. The founding years, 1933 this is a book i wish i had read many years ago. The benefit you get by reading this book is actually information inside this reserve incredible fresh, you will get information which is getting deeper an individual read a lot of. The second book from rising nature photographer ian shive who has been making a name for himself in publications such as time, national geographic, and national parks magazine. While runte makes valiant attempts at objectivity, his passion for.
National parks fun facts americas national parks are visited by more than 330 million people annually yellowstone, founded in 1872, was the united states first national park there are 417 national parks and monuments in the united states the general sherman tree in sequoia national park is the largest by volume tree in the world. American indians and the civil war by the national park service. National parks, published to coincide with the national parks services centennial the national parks of the united states is a stunning tribute to some of the most spectacular and diverse scenery in the world. As the official charitable partner of the national park service, we provide resources for the national parks. Librivox recording of the book of the national parks by robert sterling yard.
Ten years after it first came out, the national parks. Alfred runte gives a comprehensive discussion of americas parks. Its hard to imagine what our national parks would have become without the vision and guidance of. National geographic guide to national parks of the united. Shive brings a fresh perspective to some of the most beautiful and storied scenic spots in the united states. An american legacy ava19377vnb1, 1992 the video chronicles the history of the early preservation movement and the major legislation which culminated in the national park system. Produced by the national park service since its founding years, the pamphlets containing maps, trail routes, and safety informationhave. From the cascading waterfalls of yosemite to the unique geothermal features of yellowstone, the u. From the peaks of colorado to the glaciers of alaska, from the volcanoes of hawaii. When national parks were first established, protection of the environment as now defined was the least of preservationists aims. Ten books you should have in your national park library. A new book celebrates the graphic design legacy of us national parks. An engrossing history, national park roads will be of interest to national park enthusiasts, academics, design professionals, resource managers, and readers concerned with the past, present, and future of this quintessentially american legacy.
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