The Book of the National Parks

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      The Book of the National Parks by Robert Sterling Yard invites readers to explore the breathtaking beauty and cultural importance of America’s national parks. With vivid language and deep reverence, Yard encourages the public to appreciate and protect these treasured landscapes, framing the parks as vital to the nation’s spirit and heritage.

      Description

      Robert Sterling Yard guides readers through the wonders of early 20th-century American national parks, including Yellowstone, Yosemite, Glacier, and the Grand Canyon. He paints each park with enthusiasm, emphasizing their unique geological features, natural history, and scenic grandeur. Yard doesn’t just describe the sights—he makes a compelling case for their preservation, connecting nature with national identity.

      Yard presents the parks as public assets belonging to all Americans, urging readers to visit, admire, and support them. He offers practical travel advice and insight into the broader conservation movement. His work reflects a time when the national parks were still forming in public consciousness, making this book both a travel guide and a passionate manifesto for wilderness protection.

      Numbered eBooks: 400

      Number of Unique Covers: 120

      Number of 1:1 Covers: 30

      The Grand Canyon

      20 Unique Designs
      x 6 Numbered eBooks
      = 120 NFT eBooks
      eBook Numbers 280 - 399
      (30.00% of Supply)

      Yellowstone

      19 Unique Designs
      x 5 Numbered eBooks
      = 95 NFT eBooks
      eBook Numbers 185 - 279
      (23.75% of Supply)

      Yosemite

      18 Unique Designs
      x 4 Numbered eBooks
      = 72 NFT eBooks
      eBook Numbers 113 - 184
      (18.00% of Supply)

      Rainer

      17 Unique Designs
      x 3 Numbered eBooks
      = 51 NFT eBooks
      eBook Numbers 62 - 112
      (12.75% of Supply)

      Glacier

      16 Unique Designs
      x 2 Numbered eBooks
      = 32 NFT eBooks
      eBook Numbers 30 - 61
      (8.00% of Supply)

      Sequoia

      15 Unique Designs
      x 1 Numbered eBooks
      = 15 NFT eBooks
      eBook Numbers 15 - 29
      (3.75% of Supply)

      Crater Lake

      8 Unique Designs
      x 1 Numbered eBooks
      = 8 NFT eBooks
      eBook Numbers 7 - 14
      (2.00% of Supply)

      King's Canyon

      7 Unique Designs
      x 1 Numbered eBooks
      = 7 NFT eBooks
      eBook Numbers 0 - 6
      (1.75% of Supply)

      Details

      Publisher : Book.io

      First Publication Date : 1919

      Author : Robert Sterling Yard

      Genres: Nature Writing, Non-Fiction, Travel

      Language : English

      Word Count : 65,000

      Format : DEA (Decentralized Encrypted Asset)

      Read On : Book.io eReader dApp

      Cover Art : Includes 4K hi-resolution book cover

      Author Info

      Robert Sterling Yard

      Robert Sterling Yard (1861–1945) was an American writer, editor, and prominent conservationist. After a successful journalism career, he became a key advocate for the National Park Service. Yard worked closely with Stephen Mather to promote public awareness of national parks and later founded the National Parks Association. His writings combined elegant prose with a fervent belief in nature’s role in national identity and democratic access.… Read More