The Story of Big Bend National Park

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Great book and I swear I'm not related to the author. Wink wink. Nudge Nudge.Heartfelt and based on the author's adventures in the most underrated park in the nation.

Roderick Nash called for a history of each of our national parks. That provides the justification for Jameson's brief book, which neatly checks this important but underappreciated park off the Nash list.Jameson hits the issues you want in a park history, from park creation to contemporary management. He doesn't manage to come up with a compelling overall narrative, nor does he place this park in a wider temporal, intellectual, or political context. If you're interested in Big Bend NP, and especially if you're visiting and want some background, this book will serve you well.