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OverviewBristol takes readers on a journey through the history of Glacier National Park, beginning over a billion years ago from the formation of the Belt Sea, to the present day climate-changing extinction of the very glaciers that sculpted most of the wonders of its landscapes. He delves into the ways in which this area of Montana seemed to have been preparing itself for the coming of humankind through a series of landmass adjustments like the Lewis Overthrust and the ice ages that came and went. First there were tribes of Native Americans whose deep regard for nature left the landscape intact. They were followed by Euro-American explorers and settlers who may have been awed by the new lands, but began to move wildlife to near extinction. Fortunately for the area that would become Glacier, some began to recognize that laying siege to nature and its bounties would lead to wastelands. Bristol recounts how a renewed conservation ethic fostered by such leaders as Emerson, Thoreau, Olmstead, Muir, and Teddy Roosevelt took hold. Their disciples were Grinnell, Hill, Mather, Albright, and Franklin Roosevelt, and they would not only take up the call but rally for the cause. These giants would create and preserve a park landscape to accommodate visitors and wilderness alike. Full Product DetailsAuthor: George BristolPublisher: University of Nevada Press Imprint: University of Nevada Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.360kg ISBN: 9781943859481ISBN 10: 1943859485 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 30 July 2017 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsGlacier is one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. George Bristol's love for the park is perfectly displayed on these pages as he examines Glacier's past and prepares readers for the next 100 years of America's best idea, our national parks. --Mrs. Laura W. Bush, former First Lady of the United States Glacier is one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. George Bristol's love for the park is perfectly displayed on these pages as he examines Glacier's past and prepares readers for the next 100 years of America's best idea, our national parks. - Mrs. Laura W. Bush, former First Lady of the United States Author InformationGeorge Bristol has visited Glacier National Park since 1961. In 1999 he co-founded The Glacier Fund which became the Glacier National Park Conservation. He lives in Fort Worth, Texas. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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