National Park Service: The Story Behind the Scenery - Softcover

Horace M. Albright; Russell E. Dickenson; William Penn Mott, Jr.

9780887140105: National Park Service: The Story Behind the Scenery

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0887140106 ISBN 13: 9780887140105

Publisher: KC Publications, Inc., 1987

On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the act creating the National Park Service. This amazing government agency preserves America's finest treasures, beginning with Yellowstone National Park established in 1872. The stories of the nation's growth and ideals are told at historic buildings, important landmarks, battlefield sites, and inspirational memorials. Learn the story from three men who lived it for 75 years. Pictures of 119 park areas -- from national parks, seashores, and rivers to national historic parks and scenic trails -- reflect the wide diversity of the system.

Each book in The Story Behind the Scenery series tells a compelling story through the eyes of an experienced interpreter whose writing reflects true enthusiasm for the park. Complete with running text and interpretive captions, accompanied by abundant full-color photographs, these books will be welcome in any home library.

96 pp., over 160 color photos, map.

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From the Inside Flap:

Come and See how a small number of units came together to become our National Park Service in 1916.

This is not a dull definite history book but rather, the folksy tale of how it all came to be, about 90 years ago. The story is told on a first person basis by three former Directors, including the co-founder of the Service itself.

Photos Show you 123 Park areas. The captions tell you about each are and why it is unique.

The Story takes you continuously from even before the N.P.S. began to a time where it has grown into the most respected agency in the Fedreal Government that it is today.

About the Author:

Horace Albright went to Washington, D.C., in 1913 intending to work in the Interior Department for one year. Two decades later, he had established the National Park Service on a solid foundation and had served for four years as its second Director.
Russ Dickenson, a 39-year veteran of the National Park Service, searved as Directory from 1980 to 1985. During this period Russ saw through the Park Restoration and Improvement Program.
Bill Mott entered the Park Service in 1933, and served as Director of the California State Parks System for eight years. Bill was brought out of retirement to become the National Park Service Director from 1985 to 1989.

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