An Architectural Guidebook to the National Parks--the Southwest: Arizona, New Mexico, Texas [Paperback]

Harvey Kaiser (Author), National Museum Of Forest Service History (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 24, 2003

Tucked away in a grove of pines or boldly situated on a rocky precipice, beautiful historic structures can be discovered throughout the national parks of the Southwest. In An Architectural Guidebook to the National Parks: Southwest, Harvey Kaiser describes the history, architecture, and setting of these national treasures. This easy-to-use and informative guidebook includes maps, photographs, and detailed directions to each of the historic buildings. Whether you want to visit the Grand Canyon, the ancient Aztec Ruins in New Mexico, or any of the nationally protected sites in the Southwest, this book will show you how to get there and make you visit as interesting and rewarding as possible.

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Tucked away in a grove of pines or boldly situated on a rocky precipice, beautiful historic structures can be discovered throughout the national parks of the Southwest. In An Architectural Guidebook to the National Parks: Southwest, Harvey Kaiser describes the history, architecture, and setting of these national treasures. This easy-to-use and informative guidebook includes maps, photographs, and detailed directions to each of the historic buildings. Whether you want to visit the Grand Canyon, the ancient Aztec Ruins in New Mexico, or any of the nationally protected sites in the Southwest, this book will show you how to get there and make you visit as interesting and rewarding as possible.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith; 1st edition (March 24, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1586850687
• ISBN-13: 978-1586850685
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,436,460 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)