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Bierce, Ambrose 1842-1914? Criticism and interpretation Central Pacific Railroad Company History NATURE / Environmental Conservation & Protection Niagara Falls State Park (N.Y.) History Norris, Frank 1870-1902 Criticism and interpretation Political corruption Press coverage California Railroads California History 19th century United States Environmental conditions 19th century Yellowstone National Park History Yosemite National Park (Calif.) HistoryFilter By Subjects
Bierce, Ambrose 1842-1914? Criticism and interpretation Central Pacific Railroad Company History NATURE / Environmental Conservation & Protection Niagara Falls State Park (N.Y.) History Norris, Frank 1870-1902 Criticism and interpretation Political corruption Press coverage California Railroads California History 19th century United States Environmental conditions 19th century Yellowstone National Park History Yosemite National Park (Calif.) HistoryDrabelle, Dennis
Summary: "The Power of Scenery tells the story of how America's national parks came to be, with Frederick Law Olmsted's insights and energy serving to link three jewels: Yosemite National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Niagara Falls State Park"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Nebraska Press 2021
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Summary: The notorious Central Pacific Railroad riveted the attention of two great American writers: Ambrose Bierce and Frank Norris. Drabelle tells a classic story of corporate greed vs. the power of the pen. The Central Pacific Railroad accepted US Government loans; but, when the loans fell due, the last surviving founder of the railroad avoided repayment. Bierce, at the behest of his boss William...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2012