Capitol Reef: The Story Behind the Scenery [Paperback]

Virgil Olson (Author), Helen Olson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1986

Discover huge white capitol-like domes, orchards, canyons, cougars, bluebirds, ancient ruins, and wildflowers -- all a part of Capital Reef National Park.

Each book in The Story Behind the Scenery series tells a compelling story through the eyes of an experienced interpreter whose writing reflects true enthusiasm for the park. Complete with running text and interpretive captions, accompanied by abundant full-color photographs, these books will be welcome in any home library.

Capitol Reef National Park, located in south central Utah, was proclaimed as a national monument in 1937 and named for it's dome-shaped white-capped rock formations.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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About the Author

During his 24-year career with the National Park Service, while assigned to Capitol Reef National Park, Virgil and Helen, a Special Education teacher, collaborated on writing this book. In 1986, the Olsons retired to their beloved Colorado mountains. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Kc Pubns (June 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0916122115
• ISBN-13: 978-0916122119
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 11.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,224,998 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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