The Spirit of Yellowstone [Paperback]

Judith Meyer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 23, 2003

Yellowstone National Park's famous geysers, exotic landscape, and beautiful wildlife partially explain its enormous popularity, but there is something more to the Yellowstone experience—a powerful spirit to the place that is more than the sum of its parts. This fascinating history of America's favorite national park shows how that spirit has endured over Yellowstone's 127-year existence. Meyer shows that Yellowstone has consistently evoked awe in different generations of Americans, even as our attitudes toward nature have changed over the years. That awe is also captured in photographer Vance Howard's evocative images, which, alongside historic photographs and other early artistic interpretations of the Park's wonders, support Meyer's view that Yellowstone's unique sense of place makes it worth preserving not only for its ecological value but for its lasting importance in American culture.

Editorial Reviews

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With a combination of historical artwork and stellar photos, [Meyer] makes a good presentation. (Post Register )

Filled with eye-catching photos...reveals why so many people love to visit the park year-round. (Wyoming Tribune-Eagle )

With this beautiful book, Meyer, a regualr visitor to Yellowstone since her days as a tour guide in the 1980s, pays tribute to the park and all its glories. Photographs are truly striking. (Brown, Jo-Anne Mary Library Journal )

About the Author

Judith L. Meyer teaches in the Department of Geography, Geology, and Planning at Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield. Vance Howard is a photographer located in Carbondale, Colorado.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Roberts Rinehart (June 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157098395X
• ISBN-13: 978-1570983955
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,402,399 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book!, August 13, 2003

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This review is from: The Spirit of Yellowstone (Paperback)

This is a really wonderful book, with beautiful photography. The book shares the incredible story of one of our most beautiful national parks. The photography captures the beauty of the park through all of the seasons. You will definitely love it!