This is a reprint of a time-tested history of Yosemite National Park by one of its most respected historians. It portrays in terms of human experience the growth of a distinct and unique conception of land management, and chronicles the thoughts and efforts of those who contributed to it. It tells of the obstacles overcome and of the pressures to break down the park concept and turn Yosemite to commercial and other ends that would deface its beauty and impair its significance. For these reasons, the book is more than a ...
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This is a reprint of a time-tested history of Yosemite National Park by one of its most respected historians. It portrays in terms of human experience the growth of a distinct and unique conception of land management, and chronicles the thoughts and efforts of those who contributed to it. It tells of the obstacles overcome and of the pressures to break down the park concept and turn Yosemite to commercial and other ends that would deface its beauty and impair its significance. For these reasons, the book is more than a history. It traces the evolution of an idea.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Good. Good condition. (Natural History, National Parks, Travel) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Fine copy in near fine (very light shelf wear) dust jacket (in mylar). Octavo. 226 pps. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition.
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Very Good. No Jacket. Signed by Author This is a revised edition of the book, first published in 1931, which describes the discovery and preservation of America's first public reservation set aside for its natural beauty and scientific interest; it provides a chronology of events, and the persons who took part in them, and portrays a distinct and unique conception of land management; includes many black & white photographs, some by Ansel Adams and David Brower, and fold-out map of the Yosemite region; signed and dated by the author, Chief Naturalist of the National Park Service, on the front endpaper (green cloth with gold lettering on black label on spine, corners slightly bumped; otherwise a bright, clean, tight copy)