In offering the American public a carefully studied outline of its national park system, I have two principal objects. The one is to describe and differentiate the national parks in a manner which will enable the reader to appreciate their importance, scope, meaning, beauty, manifold uses and enormous value to individual and nation. The other is to use these parks, in which Nature is writing in large plain lines the story of America's making, as examples illustrating the several kinds of s...

"The Book of the National Parks" by Robert Sterling Yard is a captivating exploration of America's natural wonders. Yard, a passionate advocate for conservation, eloquently describes the beauty and majesty of the national parks, highlighting their unique landscapes and diverse ecosystems. Through vivid imagery and insightful commentary, he invites readers to appreciate the importance of preserving these natural treasures for future generations. The book serves as both a guide and a celebra...

Robert Sterling Yard was an American writer, journalist, and wilderness activist. Born in Haverstraw, New York, Yard graduated from Princeton University and spent the first twenty years of his career in the editing and publishing business. In 1915, he was recruited by his friend Stephen Mather to help publicize the need for an independent national park agency. Their numerous publications were part of a movement that resulted in legislative support for a National Park Service in 1916. Yard ...