Wirth Conrad L (31 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. May, 1958, pp. 587-662, Profusely Illus, Incl FoldOut & Color Photos, Orig Journal (Entire Issue), VG (Original Large Color FoldMap "National Parks, Monuments and Shrines of the United States and Canada" Laid in).

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated by Photos,baskin,drawings,maps (illustrator). Reprint". VERY GOOD Condition PAPERBACK,CLEAN, SOLID, BRIGHT; MANY OLD PHOTOS.CUSTER & SCOUT BLOOD KNIFE.Back cover has Garry Owen insignia, hand on short sword. ; 94ps pages; History & Guide to the Battle of Little Bighorn "Custer Battlefield Historical Handbook Series #1" Green Covers With dark green sillouette of soldiers & attractive, mounted Sioux Indian Chief in long eagle feather headdress.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Nov, 1963, pp. 647-707, Profusely Illus with Color Photos, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, stapled & trimmed, thus is like a pamphlet, VG.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Map supplement not included. Front cover: Today and tomorrow in our national parks. Book shows common (average) signs of wear and use. Binding is still tight. Covers are intact but may be repaired. We have 75,000 books to choose from -- Ship within 24 hours -- Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. StapleBound, Sm Octavo, Very Good, Clean, PP.71, Figures, In Service Training Series.

paperback. Condition: Good. old edition. Good Cond, pencil notes back cover.minor spine short tears PAPERBACK; B&W cover photo of scenic sight with grey sky. cover has black titles on panel.Double spine stapled large promotional pamplet.; Many Photos,DOUBLE PAGE B&W MOTOR Map; 31pg thin pages; History & Lore. Good introductory information & GuideBk. .includes DOUBLE PAGE MAP OF YOSEMITE, cover LARGE PHOTO tall UPPER yosemite waterfall from across the valley.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Nov,1963, pp. 647-707, Profusely Illus with Color Photos, Contains Orig F Cover & Ads but all pages following have been removed. Thus article stands alone in Orig F Cover of Magazine, else VG.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. May, 1958, pp. 587-662, Profusely Illus, Incl FoldOut & Color Photos, Contains Orig F Cover & Ads but all pages following have been removed. Thus article stands alone in Orig F Cover of Magazine, else VG.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 2nd.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. 26 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Not Issued. 1st Edition. Dark blue cloth, lettered in gilt. Ex-institutional library, stamped but did not circulate, thus only minimal wear. xi,204 pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Softcover. Covers in the usual Classic Reprint Series style, half red and half brown. Binding clean and sturdy. Undated. 365 pages. Clean throughout. Please email with questions or to request photos. Note: if there is a photo beside this listing, it s a STOCK photo that ABE put there (for reasons that we cannot understand or control) and might not match this actual book.

Pamphlet. Condition: Fine. Vol 124, No 5, Nov, 1963, pp. 647-707, Profusely Illus with Color Photos, Orig Yellow Color Photo Illus Paperback (Entire Issue), Fine & Crisp.

Soft Cover. Condition: Good with no dust jacket. Supplemental National Parks map is missing from magazine. Sound binding. Wraps are yellow and white with general soiling and light shelf wear. Pages clean, bright. ; Contents: Wirth, "Heritage of Beauty and History: The National Parks"; "Guide to Scenic Playgrounds and Historic Shrines of the United States and Canada"; Rodger and Rodger, "Sahara Sand in My Eyes"; Bouchage, "Mysore Celebrates the Death of a Demon"; Zahn, "Hatchetfish, Torchbearers of the Deep"; Houot, "Four Years of Diving to the Bottom of the Sea"; Grosvenor, "Folio for Binding Atlas Maps Offered by the National Geographic Society." Many advertisements. 10.0" tall.

Soft Cover. Condition: Good with no dust jacket. Ten-Color National Parks Map in the Atlas Series is missing. Sound binding. Wrappers are yellow and white with general soiling and light shelf wear. Pages clean, bright. ; Contents: Wirth, "Heritage of Beauty and History: The National Parks"; "Guide to Scenic Playgrounds and Historic Shrines of the United States and Canada"; Rodger and Rodger, "Sahara Sand in My Eyes"; Bouchage, "Mysore Celebrates the Death of a Demon"; Zahn, "Hatchetfish, Torchbearers of the Deep"; Houot, "Four Years of Diving to the Bottom of the Sea"; Grosvenor, "Folio for Binding Atlas Maps Offered by the National Geographic Society."; 10.0" tall.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft Cover. Condition: Good with no dust jacket. Supplemental National Parks map is included. Sound binding. Wraps are yellow and white with general soiling and light shelf wear. Pages clean, bright. ; Contents: Wirth, "Heritage of Beauty and History: The National Parks"; "Guide to Scenic Playgrounds and Historic Shrines of the United States and Canada"; Rodger and Rodger, "Sahara Sand in My Eyes"; Bouchage, "Mysore Celebrates the Death of a Demon"; Zahn, "Hatchetfish, Torchbearers of the Deep"; Houot, "Four Years of Diving to the Bottom of the Sea"; Grosvenor, "Folio for Binding Atlas Maps Offered by the National Geographic Society." Many advertisements. 10.0" tall.

Soft Cover. Condition: Good with no dust jacket. Supplemental National Parks map is included. Sound binding. Wraps are yellow and white with general soiling and light shelf wear. Pages clean, bright. ; Contents: Wirth, "Heritage of Beauty and History: The National Parks"; "Guide to Scenic Playgrounds and Historic Shrines of the United States and Canada"; Rodger and Rodger, "Sahara Sand in My Eyes"; Bouchage, "Mysore Celebrates the Death of a Demon"; Zahn, "Hatchetfish, Torchbearers of the Deep"; Houot, "Four Years of Diving to the Bottom of the Sea"; Grosvenor, "Folio for Binding Atlas Maps Offered by the National Geographic Society." Many advertisements. 10.0" tall.

Soft Cover. Condition: Good with no dust jacket. Supplemental National Parks map is present in very good condition. Sound binding. Wraps are yellow and white with general soiling and light shelf wear. Pages clean, bright. ; Contents: Wirth, "Heritage of Beauty and History: The National Parks"; "Guide to Scenic Playgrounds and Historic Shrines of the United States and Canada"; Rodger and Rodger, "Sahara Sand in My Eyes"; Bouchage, "Mysore Celebrates the Death of a Demon"; Zahn, "Hatchetfish, Torchbearers of the Deep"; Houot, "Four Years of Diving to the Bottom of the Sea"; Grosvenor, "Folio for Binding Atlas Maps Offered by the National Geographic Society." Many advertisements. 10.0" tall.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft Cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket as Issued. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Perfect-bound illustrated wraps, 138 pages, b&w photos and reproductions, bibliography, index; mild spine creases, three very faint fingertip marks front cover, tight, square, clean throughout.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 40 pages, illustrated in colour, fold-out page. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 16 x 24 cms. Category: National Geographic Magazine; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 61 pages, illustrated in colour, fold-out page. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 16 x 24 cms. Category: National Geographic Magazine; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 65 Pages, many illustrations, some in colour and 1 double sided fold out plate. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 16 x 24 cms. Category: National Geographic Magazine; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. A thorough compendium of the National Park Service's 1952 fiscal year, this book provides a riveting look into the challenges and accomplishments faced by the organization. The author explores topics ranging from land acquisition and firefighting efforts to the preservation of historic sites and wildlife conservation. The author provides insights into the National Park Service's unwavering commitment to protecting and preserving the country's treasured natural and historic landmarks. The book highlights the Service's dedication to maintaining a balance between recreational use and environmental integrity. Delving into the complexities of park management, the author examines the delicate balance between conservation and public access. The work underscores the challenges of preserving and interpreting historical sites while ensuring that visitors have meaningful and enriching experiences. The book also sheds light on the evolving role of the National Park System in the face of increasing tourism and the need to adapt to changing conservation practices. Through these discussions, the reader gains a deeper understanding of the multifaceted nature of park management and the ongoing efforts to preserve and protect these cherished landscapes. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history, conservation, and management of America's national parks. It offers a comprehensive overview of the National Park Service's mission and the complex issues it navigates to ensure the preservation of these iconic landscapes for generations to come. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: Near Fine. First thus. Hudson Valley, New York State during the American Revulsion Illustrated booklet 26 pp.

Wraps. Condition: Very Good. Photographs/Maps (illustrator). Former owner's ink gift inscription and blind-embossed seal on title page, otherwise textblock is clean and tight, several folded maps and b&w photos; Lightly soiled fore-edge; Sticker stain on front cover, couple of tears to the edges, creased and chipped corners, tear to the bottom back corner of cloth tape spine, tears along the spine at the front edges. Rear pocket map detached from rear endpaper, and laid in. Size: 4to - Over 9 ¾"-12" Tall. Paperback.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. v, 246 pp. 4to. Green cloth boards with gold embossed design and titling to spine. Minor scuffing overall from shelf wear, ownership label at head for front cover board, clean and crisp within. Laid in is a typed letter, signed by Albert H. Good on behalf of Conrad L. Wirth, then Assistant Director of the National Park Service (and future Director) to Fay Welch at the New York State College of Forestry in Syracuse, New York. Albert Good would go on to author the three-volume expansion of this work, "Park and Recreation Structures" publsihed in 1938. The original title that began to set the design standards for what we now view as "Park Service Architecture." Everything from sign standards to amphitheater design, welcome centers, picnic tables, and rustic chandeliers. Includes hundreds of photographic examples as well as measured drawings. This edition was expanded to a three volume publication in 1938 entitled "Park and Recreational Structures." Volume draws on both National Park examples as well as state and regional park facilities. Produced in a limited edition of 2,250 copies, this being copy #1186.