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(0)Robert E Manning
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Physical Desc
ix, 241 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), map ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"There are fifty-five National Heritage Areas scattered across the US and they continue to grow in number and diversity. Each chapter in this guidebook describes the remarkable natural and cultural resources that define NHAs and highlights nearby visitor attractions, enticing readers to visit NHAs and to enjoy and appreciate the attractions offered"--
Physical Desc
304 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Not a travel guide, this book is a collection of essays that delve into issues affecting America's national parks and historic sites. The authors, who all have deep personal and professional connections to the national parks, explore how the nation's biological and cultural diversity is represented; the importance of balancing between recreation and preservation; the dynamics of nature as they are shaped by a changing climate; and innovations in technology,...