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Architectural Guidebook to the National Parks: The Southwest: Arizona, New Mexico, Texas

by Harvey H Kaiser

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ISBN13: 9781586850685
ISBN10: 1586850687
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Publisher Comments:

Harvey Kaiser once again takes us on a tour of the historic structures of America's treasured national parks in this second installment of the Architectural Guidebook to the National Parks series. In the Architectural Guidebook to the National Parks: The Southwest, the historical significance, natural beauty, and important events related to each building are comprehensively discussed, providing a wealth of information to enhance any visit to the national parks included within. The guide includes a brief history and map of every park and monument in Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico, along with detailed directions to the historic areas and buildings of each park.Harvey H. Kaiser, Ph.D., has spent fifteen years researching the historic architecture of the western national parks. He is the author of Architectural Guidebook to the National Parks: California, Oregon, Washington; Great Camps of the Adirondacks; and Landmarks in the Landscape, and has lectured widely on rustic architecture in wilderness environments. He lives in Syracuse, New York.

Book News Annotation:

Architectural consultant Kaiser (Syracuse U.) describes the architecture, history, and natural features of 21 national parks and monuments in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Organized by state and then by individual park, this travel guide contains over 150 b&w photographs, as well as maps, travel directions, and a history of each park and its significant buildings and ruins. The volume does not contain bibliographical references. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Kaiser takes readers on a tour of the historic structures of America's treasured national parks in this second installment of the series. This guide includes a brief history and map of every park and monument in Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico, along with detailed directions to the special areas of each park. 150 photos.
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ISBN:
9781586850685
Subtitle:
Southwest, an
Author:
National Park Service
Photographer:
National Park Service
Author:
Kaiser, Harvey H.
Publisher:
Gibbs Smith Publishers
Location:
Salt Lake City
Subject:
General
Subject:
Parks & Campgrounds
Subject:
National parks and reserves
Subject:
Architecture
Subject:
Public, Commercial, or Industrial Buildings
Subject:
U.S. Architecture - General
Subject:
Historic buildings
Subject:
Southwest, new
Subject:
West
Subject:
Buildings - Public, Commercial & Industrial
Subject:
National parks and reserves -- West (U.S.)
Subject:
Historic buildings -- West (U.S.)
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Series Volume:
no. 24
Publication Date:
March 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
8.14x6.08x.68 in. .95 lbs.
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