Publisher's Synopsis
Progress In The Development Of The National Parks is a book written by Stephen T. Mather in 1916. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of the national parks in the United States up to that point in time. Mather, who was the first director of the National Park Service, describes the history of the national parks and the efforts that were made to preserve them. He discusses the challenges that were faced in developing and maintaining the parks, including issues of funding and management. Mather also provides detailed descriptions of the various national parks, including their natural features and the recreational opportunities they offer. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of the national parks in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.