| Creator |
United States. National Park Service |
| Title |
Crater Lake National Park, Oregon (1958)
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| Original Publication |
United States: U. S. Government Printing Office, 1956, pubdate 1958.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Crater Lake National Park, Oregon (1958)" by United States. National Park Service is a guidebook published in the mid-20th century, detailing the natural beauty, geological significance, and recreational opportunities of Crater Lake National Park. This publication is a scientific account aimed at educating visitors about the park's ecology, history, and the various activities they can engage in while visiting. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Crater Lake, discussing its formation through volcanic activity and its ecological diversity, including various wildlife and flora. It narrates the historical discovery of the lake, highlighting individuals like John Wesley Hillman and William Gladstone Steel, who played key roles in bringing the lake's beauty to public attention and advocating for its preservation. The publication also outlines various points of interest within the park, such as Wizard Island and Rim Drive, and offers practical information regarding visitor services, accommodations, and regulations to protect the park's natural environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States
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| Subject |
Crater Lake National Park (Or.)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65917 |
| Release Date |
Jul 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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