National Parks : Shaping the System

This book tells the story of the evolution of the U.S. Nat. Park System, the first of its kind in the world. In Part 1 former Bureau Historian Barry Mackintosh discusses the origins of the System & describes the complexity of its designations. In Part 2 Mackintosh chronicles the step-by-step growth of the System from its beginnings to its 388 areas at the beginning of 2005. Part 3 contains maps showing the extent of the System & its growth over time, a list of all Nat. Park Service directors with their tenures, a feature on individuals who helped make the System what it is today, & suggested readings. Black & white photos. An index completes the book.Mainella, Fran P. is the author of 'National Parks : Shaping the System', published 2005 under ISBN 9781422301821 and ISBN 1422301826.