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Set against the backdrop of post-World War II America, the book explores the challenges faced by national parks as visitor numbers surged while funding stagnated. It details the launch of "Mission 66," a significant ten-year initiative aimed at revitalizing the National Park Service. With contributions from environmental and architectural historians, the narrative highlights a pivotal era in the evolution of the national park system, offering a richly illustrated account that appeals to all who appreciate these treasured landscapes.
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Mission 66, Ethan Carr
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Mission 66
- Subtitle
- Modernism and the National Park Dilemma
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ethan Carr
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 424
- ISBN13
- 9781952620331
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, History, Nature
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of post-World War II America, the book explores the challenges faced by national parks as visitor numbers surged while funding stagnated. It details the launch of "Mission 66," a significant ten-year initiative aimed at revitalizing the National Park Service. With contributions from environmental and architectural historians, the narrative highlights a pivotal era in the evolution of the national park system, offering a richly illustrated account that appeals to all who appreciate these treasured landscapes.