Discover America: The Smithsonian Book of the National Parks
Little poses a pertinent question in his forward: Is there room for another book on national parks? Fortunately for him?and for the reader?the answer is yes. The photographs by David Muench are enough to make it a worthwhile addition to just about all collections, but Little does more than give touristy information about the parks; in fact, he doesn't even pretend to cover them all. Instead, he concentrates on those parks that highlight the natural, historic, social, and political milestones of America. He presents a unique history of the United States, with specific national parks serving as the timelines of measurement, and in this effort he suceeds admirably. Highly recommended.?Joseph L. Carlson, Vandenberg Air Force Base Lib., Cal.Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.