The Book of the National Parks
The Book of the National Parks, published in 1919, was written by Robert Sterling Yard as chief of the educational division of the new National Park Service, and it is both a guide and an argument. Yard groups the parks by the rock that made them, the granite parks of Yosemite, the proposed Roosevelt park, the Rockies, Mount McKinley and Lafayette in Maine; the volcanic parks of Lassen, Mount Rainier, Crater Lake, Yellowstone and Hawaii; and the sedimentary landscapes of Glacier and the Grand Canyon, with notes on the appreciation of scenery between the groups. He wanted Americans to read geology in their scenery and to value the parks as a national asset. Maps and diagrams accompany the chapters. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Book of the National Parks
The Book of the National Parks by Robert Sterling Yard can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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The first chapter of The Book of the National Parks is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Book of the National Parks in the public domain?
Yes. The Book of the National Parks by Robert Sterling Yard is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Book of the National Parks?
About 6 h 39 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Book of the National Parks?
The Book of the National Parks by Robert Sterling Yard is filed under "Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
