A Short History of the National Parks: Brief Stories of America's Biggest Landscapes

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National parks are among the greatest treasures our nation possesses. Each one has a unique history and place in our collective heritage, and now that history and heritage comes alive thanks to history teacher Will De Man. He offers a field guide to the southeastern national parks, from early indigenous peoples to commercial development to establishment of national park status.Complete with historic photos and a checklist of locations connected to park history, this book is the perfect companion to those traveling to the parks, as well as readers interested in the history of these distinct and remarkable places.