The America's best idea : an illustrated history Duncan, Dayton. creator text bibliography biography nyu New York Alfred A. Knopf 2009 1st ed. monographic eng

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xix, 403 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. Our best selves -- A treasure house of nature's superlatives -- The scripture of nature -- Homeland : an interview with Gerard Baker -- For the benefit of the people -- Transcendence : an interview with Shelton Johnson -- Empire of grandeur -- Stories of discovery : an interview with Nevada Barr -- Going home -- Redefining beauty : an interview with Paul Schullery -- Great nature -- Democracy at its best : an interview with Juanita Greene -- The morning of creation -- This is what we loved : an interview with Terry Tempest Williams -- The best day. by Dayton Duncan ; with a preface by Ken Burns. "Based on a Ken Burns film produced by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, written by Dayton Duncan." Map on lining papers. Includes bibliographical references (p. 389-391) and index. n-us--- United States. National Park Service History National parks and reserves United States History National parks and reserves United States History Pictorial works Nature conservation United States History Interviews United States United States History, Local United States History, Local Pictorial works SB482.A4 D85 2009 333.78/30973 Burns, Ken, 1953- 9780307268969 0307268969 2009020880 DLC 111215 20190501195340.0 290466894