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PublisherGraphic Arts Center Publishing Company

ISBN-100882407376

ISBN-139780882407371

eBay Product ID (ePID)64386895

Product Key Features

Book TitleGreat Lodges of the National Parks

Number of Pages176 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicUnited States / West / General, Parks & Campgrounds, Food, Lodging & Transportation / Hotels, Inns & Hostels

Publication Year2008

IllustratorYes

GenreTravel

AuthorChristine Barnes

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight44.6 Oz

Item Length10.2 in

Item Width11 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2007-051819

Dewey Edition22

Photographed byMorris, David, Pflughoft, Fred

Volume NumberVol. 2

Dewey Decimal917.806/1340222

SynopsisGet ready for a fascinating tour of America's national park lodges and read about ten of its most charming structures and their locations. This is the official companion book to the popular PBS television series Great Lodges, and the second volume in Christine Barnes's popular Great Lodges of the National Parks series. Volume Two contains stunning contemporary photographs of the exteriors and interiors as well as historic photographs of these ever popular buildings. From the grand resorts such as the Lake Hotel in Yellowstone National Park and the Furnace Creek Inn in Death Valley National Park to the classic lake lodges such as Lake Crescent and Lake Quinault Lodges in Olympic National Park to the new visions such as Volcano House in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and the Glacier Bay Lodge in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, this stunningly illustrated and meticulously researched volume offers new insights into these historic landmarks and the scenic American landscapes where they are located. This beautiful 176-page full-color book will transport the reader to recall past vacations and inspire future travels and adventures to these magnificent locations in our national parks., Christine Barnes is the author of a series of books showcasing the great lodges found within the public lands of the United States and Canada. Great Lodges of the West, 1998 winner of the Benjamin Franklin Best History Award, Great Lodges of the Canadian Rockies (2000), and Great Lodges of the National Parks (2002), along with individual books on Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park, El Tovar and Hopi House in Grand Canyon National Park, and now Great Lodges of the National Parks, Volume Two expand on the story of these buildings and parks., Stand amid soaring Douglas fir in the great hall of Glacier Park Lodge or sit in the setting sun and gaze into the Grand Canyon at El Tovar. This beautiful gift book will transport you to the majestic lodges of our national parks to relive the glory of past vacations or plan adventures anew. This book and the PBS television series of the same title (to air in spring 2002) take armchair travelers into these architectural wonders and explore the surrounding natural beauty of our national parks. Lodges, wildlife, and stunning vistas are showcased in 175 full-color photographs, along with historical documents from the PBS series. In his introduction, Richard Moe, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, offers a call to preserve this national heritage, and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book go toward the rehabilitation of these magnificent buildings.

LC Classification NumberNA7840.B369 2008