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Essay by Stewart L. Udall and James R. Udall
Whether it is the awesome scale of the Grand Canyon or the frigid waters of the Isle Royale, the subtropic splendor of the Everglades or the bursts of color on the alpine meadows of Glacier National Park, these wonders are some of America's most precious natural resources. David Muench's name has been synonymous with great landscape photography for many years. In NATIONAL PARKS OF AMERICA, the parks are presented in a way that showcases their beauty as never before, including such parks as Hawaii Volcanoes, Great Smokies, Big Bend, Redwoods, Yellowstone, and Bryce Canyon.
The national parks of America have been the crown jewels of our nations landscape. Muench has created and organized a park-by-park tour of these magnificent places. The images are inspiring and often surprise the viewer as familiar scenes are suddenly revealed in new ways. The layout keeps the reader advised as one moves from one park to another without intruding into the flow of images themselves.
The outstanding photographs in this book are accompanied by the insightful text of Stewart L. Udall, and James R. Udall, two of the nations most avid environmentalists. Their words and Muench's images make the NATIONAL PARKS OF AMERICA a celebration of the country's boundless beauty and grandeur. From three people who love our national parks and wilderness areas, NATIONAL PARKS OF AMERICA stands as a monument to the spirit of those who have worked so hard to preserve this priceless heritage for the generations yet to come.
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