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C-18800
1916; U.S. Government Printing Office – Washington, D.C. Softcover government-issued booklet published by the Department of the Interior under Secretary Franklin K. Lane, offering an early photographic and textual survey of America’s national parks. Titled Glimpses of Our National Parks, this publication features halftone photographic plates paired with descriptive essays covering Yellowstone, Yosemite, Sequoia, Mount Rainier, Crater Lake, Mesa Verde, Glacier, Rocky Mountain, Grand Canyon, and Hot Springs. The cover image-a stag standing alert in a winter landscape-sets the tone for the Progressive Era conservation message that runs throughout the booklet. Interior photographs include geyser eruptions, cliff dwellings, canyon vistas, and early resort infrastructure, capturing both the raw landscapes and the early stages of federal park administration. The U.S. Government Printing Office, established in 1861, served as the primary printer for federal documents and publications, playing a central role in disseminating official reports, educational materials, and public information during the expansion of the national park system in the early 20th century.
Shows heavy wear consistent with age and use, including broken binding, loose and torn pages, edge chipping, creasing, and scattered staining throughout. Pages remain legible, with photographic plates intact but affected by handling and paper loss at the margins.
9" W x 6" H
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