TY  - BOOK
AU  - Alberts,Edwin C.
TI  - Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
T2  - United States. National Park Service. Natural history handbook series, no. 3
AV  - QH 
PY  - 2018///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Natural history -- Colorado -- Rocky Mountain National Park
N1  - Release date is 2018-12-28; Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado" by Edwin C. Alberts is a natural history handbook written in the mid-20th century. This publication is part of a series dedicated to explaining the natural history of the United States' national parks. It explores the unique geological features, flora, and fauna of Rocky Mountain National Park, aiming to educate readers about its ecological significance and beauty.  At the start of the handbook, Alberts introduces the park's formation and historical context, discussing its establishment in 1915 and early public interest due to the Colorado gold rush in the late 19th century. The text emphasizes the park's diverse environments and the intricate interplay between its geological history, plant life, and wildlife. It details the park's varied landscapes shaped by glacial activity, hydrology, and climatic conditions, laying the groundwork for further exploration of its natural resources and the importance of conservation efforts within this cherished wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58561
ER  -