Arizona's National Parks and Monuments (eBook, ePUB) - Donna
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Arizonäs 20 national parks and monuments celebrate the natural wonders and rich heritage of Arizona, preserved through the efforts of countless citizens and the American Antiquities Act of 1906. Aggressively implemented by eight US presidents, this legislation permits the president to unilaterally proclaim sites as national monuments without congressional action. The Antiquities Act was applied in Arizona 23 times, more so than any other state in the union. Using more than 200 historical photographs, many of which have never been published, this book contains the stories of the creation of…mehr

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Arizonäs 20 national parks and monuments celebrate the natural wonders and rich heritage of Arizona, preserved through the efforts of countless citizens and the American Antiquities Act of 1906. Aggressively implemented by eight US presidents, this legislation permits the president to unilaterally proclaim sites as national monuments without congressional action. The Antiquities Act was applied in Arizona 23 times, more so than any other state in the union. Using more than 200 historical photographs, many of which have never been published, this book contains the stories of the creation of each of Arizonäs national parks and monuments, emphasizing the importance of the landscape and cultural heritage to Arizonäs identity.

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Autorenporträt
Authors Donna and George Hartz have visited more than 100 National Park Service sites throughout the United States and are longtime activists in historical and natural preservation organizations. Donna has a doctorate of philosophy in geography from Arizona State University, where she works as a research climatologist. George is a community volunteer and serves on the boards of numerous local and statewide historical organizations.