*DOWNLOAD the foreword from Jonathan B. Jarvis; Director of the National Parks Service*• Celebrates the dedicated men and women of our National Park Service (NPS) who have safeguarded the nation’s natural legacy for 100 years• 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the creation of the National Park Service• 125 images including many archival photosAnyone who has stood beneath a redwood; neck craned to see its top rising far above; or who has heard ghostly whispers of residents long-past among the burnt-red cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde; or who has climbed the stairs to gaze out from the Statue of Liberty’s crown; would agree that our National Park system is a source of pride and wonder.But 100 years ago; creating a bureau to administer America’s vast and diverse parks was a concept requiring great debate and persuasion. The story of the National Park Service is the story of people who fought for the protection of the places that have helped to define our national identity; those places we now hold dear―from the blue hazy mist that hangs over Great Smokey Mountains National Park to the spouting geysers of Yellowstone to the thick; steamy waterways of the Everglades. The NPS founders were the architects of our family vacations; the inventors of icons with worldwide appeal. They battled “progress;†which often masked greed and ignorance; and their story continues with those who molded and grew the NPS through a flu pandemic; the Great Depression; World Wars; and beyond.Prophets and Moguls; Rangers and Rogues; Bison and Bears is the engaging and accessible story of the NPS that brings to life its history and characters. The result of extensive research; dozens of interviews with Park Service employees; and the author’s own experiences at park units she visited all over the country; it’s a highly readable history that connects the dots of past to present and will remind readers of the vast array of public assets administered by the NPS―resources which offer something for everyone and also need every citizen’s support. Mountaineers Books is proud to support the work of the National Park Foundation
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I enjoy this book very muchBy G. McManusI saw the Disney movie when I was young and then read the book .This book filled in all that was missing from both the movie and the other book . I was lucky to see the Texas in Atlanta and this sparked my interest in the story . I enjoy this book very much . Very fast reading .I would recommend this book to every body interested in Civil war history. As a side note I bought the movie to compare4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Great read!By Chtulhu's PilotI knew nothing of the story before reading this book beyond knowing of a steam engine called the General. My knowledge of the Civil War is also quite light but that didn't take away from me following the story. The author painted a quick yet informative back story of the Civil War up to the point where this story unfolds. There is a lot of information in here but I never felt overwhelmed or bored by reading through all the details presented. Some authors present information like a college professor's lecture but not here. It was done with a pace that kept the story moving right along while not leaving out any small bit of the story. I haven't read any other books on the subject but I can't imagine any other providing anything better than "Stealing the General". Beyond the story of the General the history of the awarding of the first Medal of Honors makes this book a great 2 in 1 story!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Stealing The General = A++By ndfan1993Excellent work by Bonds! This is a definitive treatment of a truly unique event during the American Civil War. Bonds seeks to separate fact from fiction and does so quite well by provided clear and concise descriptions of the various accounts and provides an excellent narrative of the events that lead up to and post-chase. Would highly recommend this book to anyone - but specifically those interested in the American Civil War.
