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Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites : exploring our legacy / editor, Susan Flader ; essays, John A. Karel, B.H. Rucker, Susan Flader, R. Roger Pryor, and Charles Callison ; photographs Oliver Schuchard and others.

Flader, Susan, (editor.). Karel, John A., (author.). Rucker, B. H., (author.). Callison, Charles H., (author.). Pryor, R. Roger, (author.). Schuchard, Oliver, (photographer.).

Summary:

"Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites is a visual treasure trove and a cultural and historical exposition of one of the most heralded state park systems in the United States. With over 400 pages incredible photography and essays written by qualified academic experts in the fields of natural resources, geology, anthropology and history, this book sets a new standard in beauty and authenticity. Readers will find this a fun and captivating way to explore all 88 Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites. The book explores the six natural divisions formed by Missouri's natural landscape and geology including: Ozarks, Ozark Border, Mississippi Lowlands, Big Rivers, Osage Plains and Glaciated Plains. The Missouri state park system began in 1917 and encompasses much of Missouri's history as well as Missouri scenic beauty"--Amazon.com.

Record details

ISBN: 9780996805803
ISBN: 099680580X
Physical Description: xv, 400 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 32 cm
Edition: Second edition.
Publisher: Boonville, Missouri : Missouri Life Inc [2016].
Copyright: ©2016

Content descriptions

General Note:	First edition published as: Exploring Missouri's legacy : state parks and historic sites.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 386-392) and index.