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The National Parks: America's Best IdeaThe 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
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.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Published: 09/08/2009
ISBN: 9780307268969
Pages: 432
Weight: 3.89lbs
Size: 11.00h x 9.50w x 1.20d
Review Citations: Library Journal Prepub Alert 05/01/2009 pg. 60
Vanity Fair 09/01/2009 pg. 162
Booklist 11/15/2009 pg. 4
Publisher's Weekly Annex 10/26/2009
Library Journal Annex 10/13/2009
Choice 04/01/2010
BookPage 12/01/2009
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What an amazing writer! Such clear and concise unfolding of events entwined with Biblical signs and Prophecy. Incredibly well researched and a joy to read. This book is a joy to read and while I'm trying to savor it, I can tell I will be reading this all night and rereading again. I want to gift this to my sister because I'm so impressed but I also want it in my collection. I will probably buy this book again for this reason. Exceptionally easy to focus and surrender to what God wants to impart in this book. Thank you for your clarity and love with this book.
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I have completed a one year bible study on Revelation in our church, then David Jeremiah came out with his book Signs. It is absolutely FABULOUS! He is such a great writer, he explains from scripture and interprets exactly what John the Apostle is seeing and puts it to print! This was a great back up to my bible study and a resource that I will use forever. Prophecy is so important and we all have questions about where we go when we die, what is happening to our world as we have known it. David Jeremiah answers all of this and more. I am not confused anymore! I now can talk about eternity to others who may wonder why they need to know the things in this book. Once you have read "Signs" you will want to tell everyone so they don't spend eternity in that dark, dark, fiery place. Everyone needs to recognize Jesus as King. If you miss out now there will be NO TURNING BACK! I'm not a fanatic but I would hate to see anyone spend eternity in that situation. God is a God of second chances. His love is real for everyone. You need to know why you need to accept Jesus as Savior now so you won't have to endure the things that are coming. And it could be here at any moment. David Jeremiah tells you why you need to be ready!
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An absolutely important read.
Format: Paperback
I bought this book on a recommendation. I loved it. It is easy to read, explains itself well, and is very informative. It always gives scripture to back it up. I have read the Bible and continue to do so, but this book explains a lot of things and also refers to actual history to and current events. It was written in 1999, but proves itself to be very important in the year we live in today. I recommend this book to anyone who is a Christian, wants to be a Christian, or even people who don't know what they believe. The author of this book has made me a fan of his writings. If you decide to read this book, you won't regret it.
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Important read but a little difficult to understand
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The beginning is a well written history on the background of what is happening in Revelations, how and why Revalations came about, and what will occur in the ends times. Lots of prophecy, (which I love to read about) but I am finding it difficult to understand. I am a fast reader, so maybe for someone else, who reads slowly and with intention, they may understand it better. I guess I was hoping for a little easier read and right to the point. This could be my problem and not the book! David Jeremiah is a wonderful pastor and his teachings are always relatable and easy to understand so as I write this, I think it's the reader's problem, not the writer :)
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