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Book Synopsis: A shocking revelation . . . . No one vitally interested in the past, present, or future of the national parks can afford to ignore this work of historical dynamite.*This is the first comprehensive history of Olympic National Park*A case study of the need for citizen action to protect our natural areas.
As a seasonal ranger in Olympic National Park early in his career, Carsten Lien discovered the shocking truth. Flouting the law, and contrary to public expectation, the National Park Service was logging the very land it was supposed to preserve. Lien vowed to uncover the story behind the destruction. In Olympic Battleground, Lien documents more than one hundred years of political chicanery, citizen activism, bureaucratic failure, and the loss of primeval forest. This classic in historical investigation is now updated with a new chapter on the most recent preservation challenges confronting the park.
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Discover the shocking truth behind the preservation of our national parks with Olympic Battleground: Creating And Defending Olympic National Park, 2nd Edition. This groundbreaking book serves as a comprehensive history of Olympic National Park, shedding light on the need for citizen action to protect our natural areas.
Carsten Lien, a former seasonal ranger in Olympic National Park, uncovers the dark reality of the National Park Service's disregard for the very land it was entrusted to preserve. With his determination to expose the truth, Lien takes readers on a journey through more than a century of political chicanery, citizen activism, and bureaucratic failure.
This compelling book is a must-read for anyone passionate about the past, present, and future of our national parks. By delving into the intricacies of Olympic National Park's preservation challenges, the author opens our eyes to the vital importance of citizen involvement and environmental activism in ensuring the longevity of our natural treasures.
With its newly added chapter on the latest preservation challenges, Olympic Battleground remains a relevant and thought-provoking resource for all those who care about the preservation of our national parks. Don't miss out on this historical dynamite. Get your copy of Olympic Battleground: Creating And Defending Olympic National Park, 2nd Edition today!
Take action now and join the movement to safeguard our national parks for generations to come. Embrace the power of knowledge and advocacy, and support the cause by owning a copy of Olympic Battleground - the ultimate guide to the struggles and triumphs of Olympic National Park's preservation.
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