National Geographic the National Parks An Illustrated History

Name: National Geographic the National Parks An Illustrated History
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ISBN: 9781426215599

ISBN-10: 1426215592

ISBN-13: 9781426215599

Edition: 2015

Authors: Kim Heacox

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An inspired tribute to the astonishing beauty and priceless cultural treasures of America's National Parks, this volume is a lavish celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. "National Geographic The National Parks" collects the very best of National Geographic's photographs, combined with an expertly told history: from the multi-hued layers of the Grand Canyon to the verdigris flame of the Statue of Liberty, this book presents a breathtaking panorama of the National Parks.With the stories behind the first female park ranger, a decidedly amateur scuba expedition that unearthed a submerged Civil War treasure trove, and so much more, Heacox takes readers on a VIP tour…

Book details

List price: $58.00
Copyright year: 2015
Publisher: Disney Publishing Worldwide
Publication date: 10/27/2015
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 384
Size: 9.45" wide x 11.10" long x 1.22" tall
Weight: 4.510
Language: English

Kim Heacox is the award-winning author and photographer of close to 20 photography and essay books. As the principal photographer for the Smithsonian Guides to Natural America: The Pacific: Hawai'i, and Alaska, Heacox shot over 150 beautiful full-color photos of parks, wilderness preserves, nature sanctuaries, and scenic wonders. In her book Visions of Wild America: Pioneers of Preservation, Heacox wove the incredible adventures, epiphanies, and successes of important conservationists with their own quotes to present a well-rounded picture of Wild America. Other books produced by Heacox include Alaska's Inside Passage: Photography and Essays, Antarctica: The Last Continent, Alaska's… National Parks, and Iditarod Spirit.