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050 4 _aE151
100 1 _aMills, Enos A.,
_d1870-1922
245 1 0 _aYour National Parks, with Detailed Information for Tourists
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-03-03
508 _aProduced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Your National Parks" by Enos A. Mills is a guidebook detailing the beauty and significance of America's national parks, crafted in the early 20th century. This book aims to celebrate and inform readers about the natural wonders preserved in these parks, highlighting their historical creation and environmental value. The narrative emphasizes the importance of these protected areas and encourages appreciation and exploration of their unique ecosystems. At the start of the book, the author recounts the momentous discussion among early explorers around a campfire in 1870, which catalyzed the idea of establishing Yellowstone as the first national park. He introduces pivotal figures like John Colter, the first to discover the region, and details the early expeditions that contributed to the park's recognition. The opening also reflects on the diverse landscapes and geological wonders found in Yellowstone, setting the stage for a vibrant exploration of national parks as places of both historical significance and natural beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNational parks and reserves -- United States
653 _aNational parks and reserves -- Canada
653 _aWest (U.S.) -- Guidebooks
700 1 _aSchmeckebier, Laurence Frederick,
_d1877-1959
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42248
999 _c83087
_d83087