NPT Reviews of Books and other Material

A collection of book reviews to help you pick the perfect read for your national park escape

Yosemite, For What And For Whom?

The path-breaking beginning of America’s national parks in Yosemite is the subject of these two anniversary-related books. For Dayton Duncan, in Seed of the Future, the Yosemite Grant remains the story of a national triumph. For Jen Huntley, in The Making of Yosemite, the act of June 30, 1864, bears irrefutable evidence of a national theft.

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By Alfred Runte - December 22nd, 2013 3:18am

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Some Great Outdoors Books for Year-End Gifts

Thanksgiving has come and gone, which means the year-end holidays aren't far off. Still searching for gifts? Consider the following great reads for friends and family.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 1st, 2013 2:06am

American Indians And The Civil War

It would prove to be one of the harshest ironies: American Indians lining up to serve both the Union and Confederate sides in the Civil War, only to have their homelands invaded and taken away in the years following the war.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 4th, 2013 3:39am

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A March For All, Selma's Voting Rights Movement

A new booklet provides a nice overview of the events leading up to, and including, the calamitous march for civil rights in Alabama in 1965 that propelled the issue of segregation and voting rights for all Americans onto the national stage.

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By NPT Staff - April 15th, 2013 2:57am

Books We've Read In 2012 (And Some That We Liked!)

Despite the hectic nature of life, here at the Traveler we still managed to read a few books during the past 12 months. Here's a look at those books, and where you can find our reviews.

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By NPT Staff - December 27th, 2012 2:12am

New Book Traces Impacts Latinos Have Had On The United States

Throughout the National Park System there are traces of Latino heritage, some obscure, some well-defined and well-preserved. A new book explores these traces and helps you understand the impact Latinos have had on the United States since the early 19th century.

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By NPT Staff - September 27th, 2012 2:48am

Ten Books You Should Have In Your National Park Library

National Park Week seems like an appropriate time to check your personal library to ensure it's up to snuff when it comes to the national parks. Here, in particular order, are 10 books you definitely should have in your library:

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 26th, 2012 2:19am

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Award-Winning National Park Service Publication Examines Slavery and The Civil War

With the sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil War upon us, a firm understanding what was at the root of the war between the states is key, and the National Park Service has provided that primer in an award-winning publication, Slavery: Cause and Catalyst of the Civil War.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 13th, 2012 2:02am

Books We've Read This Year, And Actually Liked!

Despite the impending doom that pixels were expected to hand the printed word, we're happy to report that publishers are still turning out books, and more than a few that crossed our desks this year are worth your attention.

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By NPT Staff - December 30th, 2011 2:12am

Camping and Woodcraft by Horace Kephart

Camping and Woodcraft by Horace Kephart has been republished by the Great Smoky Mountains Association. With new photographs and completely remastered, this is the book to read for useful information and for just plain good reading.

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By [email protected] - October 23rd, 2011 2:58am

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Lost - and Eventually Found - in the Big Thicket National Preserve

The names of most areas in the National Park System are usually pretty descriptive of the main features of the site, and that's the case for the Big Thicket National Preserve. The woods and swamps are "big" and in places the vegetation is thick indeed. As more than one hunter has discovered, it's also an easy place to get lost.

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By Jim Burnett - October 23rd, 2011 2:51am

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Guidebook To African American History in The National Parks

Are national parks relevant to African Americans? A new guidebook from Eastern National answers that question with a definitive "YES!," as it traces their ties to the parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 22nd, 2011 2:17am

Books We've Read, And Liked, in 2010

There were quite a few books relating to national parks that arrived in 2010, and while we didn't get to read them all, the ones we did we liked. Here's a look back at our Fireside Reads from the year.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 28th, 2010 2:02am

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