Growing Up As a Trappist Monk by William Michael Nolan

Growing Up As a Trappist Monk by William Michael Nolan

National parks are a distinctively American idea. But it takes people to make them happen. This unique, insider's account tells how Bay Area activists forged bipartisan local and national support for an unprecedented campaign to create a great new national park. In 1970, beginning with the former Army lands originally reserved to protect San Francisco Bay, the grassroots People for a Golden Gate National Recreation Area succeeded in preserving all of the spectacular land that frames the Golden Gate.

Spanning more than thirty eventful years, Amy Meyer tells the story of how dedicated citizens, including visionary conservationist Edgar Wayburn, master politician Phillip Burton, and a battalion of lesser-known but key allies made our democratic system work for the common good and won their fight to save these dramatic and historic lands for all of the American people. Pictures by noted California photographers capture the park's grandeur and new activities. New Guardians for the Golden Gate tells how a bold vision, dedicated citizens, and a variety of old and new conservation strategies saved these magnificent lands for all time.

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ISBN 13	9780533143566
ISBN 10	053314356X
Title	Growing Up As a Trappist Monk
Author	William Michael Nolan
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Vantage Press
Year published	2003-05-01
Number of pages	107
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