Bibliograph

Seed of the future, Yosemite and the evolution of the national park idea, Dayton Duncan

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Seed of the future, Yosemite and the evolution of the national park idea, Dayton Duncan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-199) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Seed of the future

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

852223672

Responsibility statement

Dayton Duncan

Sub title

Yosemite and the evolution of the national park idea

Summary

It's now a given that Americans--and people the world over--would seek to preserve their sacred, special places. One hundred fifty years ago, however, it was definitely not a foregone conclusion that the awe-inspiring granite cliffs, astounding waterfalls, and sublime sequoias of Yosemite would be protected. The idea of preserving special places grew into the national park idea, and it started on its course from a seed, a seed planted in Yosemite in 1864. It was through the efforts of visionaries like James Mason Hutchings, Galen Clark, Frederick Law Olmsted, John Muir, and Theodore Roosevelt among others, that the world learned of Yosemite, flocked to it, nearly destroyed it, and finally saved it. These fascinating characters and their enduring stories are skillfully woven together in this lively portrayal of the beginnings of the preservation movement

Table Of Contents

Prologue: Seed of the future -- The testimony of the rocks -- As famed as Niagara -- The duty of government -- The morning of creation -- Perversion of the trust -- Uncle Sam's soldiers -- To last through the ages -- Epilogue: Inspiration point

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