The national parks : America's best idea : an illustrated history / by Dayton Duncan ; with a preface by Ken Burns ; picture research by Susanna Steisel and Aileen Silverstone.
Presents a narrative history of the American National Park System, examining the events and political battles that led to the establishment of each park while profiling each for its unique attributes, in a volume that also pays tribute to key advocates.
Record details
- ISBN: 0307268969
- ISBN: 9780307268969
- Physical Description: xix, 403 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm
- Edition: 1st edition
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "Based on a film by Ken Burns, produced by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, written by Dayton Duncan."Maps on lining papers.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 389-390) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Preface: A treasure house of nature's superlatives -- The scripture of nature -- Homeland : an interview with Gerard Baker -- For the benefit of the people -- Transcendence : an interview with Shelton Johnson -- Empire of grandeur -- Stories of discovery: an interview with Nevada Barr -- Going home -- Redefining beauty : an interview with Paul Schullery -- Great nature -- Democracy at its best : an interview with Juanita Greene -- The morning of creation -- This is what we loved : an interview with Terry Tempest Williams -- Essay: The best day.
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- Illustrated works.
Available copies
- 52 of 53 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 333.783 DUN (Text) | 36015000088050 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
