The National Parks: America's Best Idea, (Hardcover)
The National Parks: America's Best Idea, (Hardcover)
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The National Parks: America's Best Idea, (Hardcover)

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  • Companion Volume: This hardcover book serves as the companion volume to the twelve-hour PBS series by acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns.
  • Historical Narrative: It offers an evocative and lavishly illustrated narrative detailing the history of America's national parks, from their inception to their current state.
  • Extensive Coverage: The book covers the evolution of the park system, including the first sighting of Yosemite, the creation of Yellowstone, and recent additions, encompassing nearly four hundred sites and 84 million acres.
  • Key Figures: It introduces diverse characters, including unsung heroes and famous figures like John Muir, Theodore Roosevelt, and Ansel Adams, who were instrumental in preserving these special places.
  • Publication Details: Published on 2009-09-08 by Knopf Publishing Group, this hardcover edition has 432 pages and an ISBN of 9780307268969.
  • Geographic Scope: The narrative highlights the importance and splendors of individual parks across the United States, from Hawaii to Maine and Alaska to Florida.
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Sep 15, 2025
Larry
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It's a beautiful story about our National Parks, their conception from the thoughts of a few visionary individuals through their growth and management. it's not a travelogue but the book tells the up and downs of how America's best idea flourished. Beautifully written and ample text accompanied with many historical and current pictures. A must have if you love our National Parks and want to know the dramatic stories of their beginnings.

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Dec 11, 2024
Gregory
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Awesome present!

This book made the perfect gift for my brother and sister-in-law. They both love to travel and visit national parks, so this colorful picture book works brilliantly as both a reminder for past trips and a helpful planner for future vacations.

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This was the first book I had purchased from WalMart.com. It arrived quickly and was in bookstore-quality condition. Great pricing and bookstore quality--what's not to love!

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