Grand Teton National Park (Images of America) - Softcover

Fuller, Kendra Leah; Sullivan, Professor Of Philosophy And Department Chair Shannon; Jackson Hole Historical Society

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1467131482 ISBN 13: 9781467131483

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2014

Synopsis

The majestic beauty of Grand Teton National Park has moved people throughout time. Native Americans believed in the spiritual power of the towering mountain peaks and journeyed there to gain special powers. Early fur traders, who had just crossed less ominous mountain ranges, viewed with trepidation the massive obstacle that loomed before them on their passage to the Pacific Northwest. In others, the Tetons ignited vision and passion--a vision to preserve for all generations to come and a passion to protect the independent way of life known by the first settlers of this western frontier. The formation of Grand Teton National Park spanned the course of nearly 70 years. Although there were many people who shared the struggle before them, it was not until Stephen Mather and Horace M. Albright took up the fight in 1915 that steps towards success were taken. Albright's tenacity and ability to convey his vision to philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. set in motion a very long journey that culminated with Pres. Harry S. Truman signing today's Grand Teton National Park into existence on September 13, 1950.

About this title

About the Author:

Author Kendra Leah Fuller is a professional writer and an avid visitor to Grand Teton National Park. Her coauthor, Shannon Sullivan, a native of Jackson, was the curator at the Jackson Hole Historical Society for the last seven years.

About this edition

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1467131482
• ISBN 13: 9781467131483
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128