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The National Parks : America's Best Idea by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan (2009, Compact Disc, Abridged edition)
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Experience the beauty and history of America's natural wonders with "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" audiobook. This 5-CD set narrated by Dayton Duncan and produced by Ken Burns, takes you on a journey through the majestic landscapes and unique ecosystems of the American Northeast, Midwest, Southwest, Alaska, West Coast, and Northwest. Learn about the efforts to conserve and protect these precious environments, and discover the rich cultural and historical significance of the National Parks. This nonfiction collection includes topics such as environmental conservation, travel, and history, making it the perfect listen for young adults and adults alike.
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The companion volume to the twelve-hour PBS series from the acclaimed filmmaker behind The Civil War, Baseball, and The War America's national parks spring from an idea as radical as the Declaration of Independence: that the nation's most magnificent and sacred places should be preserved, not for royalty or the rich, but for everyone. In this evocative and lavishly illustrated narrative, Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan delve into the history of the park idea, from the first sighting by white men in 1851 of the valley that would become Yosemite and the creation of the world's first national park at Yellowstone in 1872, through the most recent additions to a system that now encompasses nearly four hundred sites and 84 million acres. The authors recount the adventures, mythmaking, and intense political battles behind the evolution of the park system, and the enduring ideals that fostered its growth. They capture the importance and splendors of the individual parks: from Haleakala in Hawaii to Acadia in Maine, from Denali in Alaska to the Everglades in Florida, from Glacier in Montana to Big Bend in Texas. And they introduce us to a diverse cast of compelling characters-both unsung heroes and famous figures such as John Muir, Theodore Roosevelt, and Ansel Adams-who have been transformed by these special places and committed themselves to saving them from destruction so that the rest of us could be transformed as well. The National Parks is a glorious celebration of an essential expression of American democracy. From the Hardcover edition.Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Audio Publishing Group
ISBN-100739366327
ISBN-139780739366325
eBay Product ID (ePID)150466181
Product Key Features
Book TitleNational Parks : America's Best Idea
TopicEnvironmental Conservation & Protection, General, United States / General
Publication Year2009
LanguageEnglish
GenreNature, Travel, History
AuthorDayton Duncan, Ken Burns
FormatCompact Disc
Dimensions
Item Height1.2in.
Item Length6in.
Item Width5in.
Item Weight4.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
ReviewsPraise for the PBS series: "Stunning and restorative, like the parks themselves." -Timothy Egan, The New York Times "A masterful historic document, a vivid portrait of the land set against the stories of those who worked to acquire it and then protect it against those who still would dismantle or compromise it." -David Hinckley, New York Daily News "Beautiful and erudite . . . Underneath its wonder, The National Parks is really about how Americans learned (or failed to learn) proper stewardship of nature." -Hank Stuever, The Washington Post From the Trade Paperback edition., Praise for the PBS series: “Stunning and restorative, like the parks themselves.� -Timothy Egan, The New York Times “A masterful historic document, a vivid portrait of the land set against the stories of those who worked to acquire it and then protect it against those who still would dismantle or compromise it.� -David Hinckley, New York Daily News “Beautiful and erudite . . . Underneath its wonder, The National Parks is really about how Americans learned (or failed to learn) proper stewardship of nature.� -Hank Stuever, The Washington Post From the Trade Paperback edition., Praise for the PBS series: "Stunning and restorative, like the parks themselves." --Timothy Egan, The New York Times "A masterful historic document, a vivid portrait of the land set against the stories of those who worked to acquire it and then protect it against those who still would dismantle or compromise it." --David Hinckley, New York Daily News "Beautiful and erudite . . . Underneath its wonder, The National Parks is really about how Americans learned (or failed to learn) proper stewardship of nature." --Hank Stuever, The Washington Post From the Trade Paperback edition.
Dewey Edition22
Number of Volumes5 Vols.
Dewey Decimal333.78/30973
Edition DescriptionAbridged Edition
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- 21 Jan, 2017
Great Story
Although this is the abridged version, having it read by the authors is very special. You can sense the emotion and enthusiasm that had for the project as they read the story.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Oct, 2021
Ken Burns
Great series about the national parksVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
