The Making of Yosemite: James Mason Hutchings and the Origin of America's Most Popular Park Tapa dura - 2011

University Press of Kansas. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Lawrence, Kansas:: University Press of Kansas, 2011.. 1st Printing.. Hardbound . BINDING/CONDITION: red cloth; a Fine book, with a Fine dust jacket.. 8vo (about 9.5 inches tall) . Notes, bibliography, index. Description: This copy is Signed by the author, with a personalized note. Includes a few black and white illustrations. The publisher's blurb reads: ''Leader of the first tourist expedition into Yosemite in 1855, James Mason Hutchings became a tireless promoter of the valley, and of himself. Seeking to create an alternate to California's Gold Rush social chaos, Hutchings whetted the public enthusiasm for this unspoiled land by mass producing a lithograph of Yosemite Falls, while his Hutchings' California Magazine beat the drum for tourism. But because of his later legal imbroglios over the park, Hutchings was effectively written out of its history, and today he is largely viewed as an opportunist who made a career out of exploiting Yosemite. Now Jen Huntley removes the tarnish from Hutchings'… Leer más

University Press of Kansas, 2011-11-15. Hardcover. New. Hardcover with DJ. An Unused, unmarked and unblemished copy. In publishers original shrink wrap.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!

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