Sequoia National Park

Images of America: California

by Ward Eldredge

Sequoia National Park is the nation's second-oldest national park, a spectacular, awe-inspiring place preserving the world's largest trees and the highest peak in the continental United States. The park's human history glows as richly as its natural splendor--among the stories are a utopian collective targeting social change with lumber profits, a newspaperman's tireless editorializing to preserve giant Sequoias, a Spanish-American War veteran ushering in an era of preservationism, and the army's only African American commanding officer whose tenure as park superintendent still inspires. The Civilian Conservation Corps toiled here, turning the hardships of the Great Depression into lasting contributions for the common good. And, most importantly, generations of visitors have discovered here sights and experiences on a scale that challenges human comprehension and stirs the sense of wonder.

Genres: History, Travel

128 pages, Paperback

First published July 7, 2008

Reviews

[Laura Sluder · Rating 3 out of 5]

Im fascinated by history. I was able to take pictures of the places shown in the book and got to walk where they walked. It makes me happy to be connected to generations of the past.

[Rasmus Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

First section explains history of park and the foundation of the roadways and national park service, second section focuses on sierra nevadas and mount whitney as well as information about back country trails. Good book overall.

[Lyndsey Silveira]

Didn't realize that this book was mostly pictures, but it's a great resource on the early history of the park.