myth and history in the creation of yellowstone national

Myth and History in the Creation of Yellowstone National

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schullery, Paul / Whittlesey, Lee H., PUBLISHER: University of Nebraska Press, Does a beloved institution need its own myths to survive? Can conservationists avoid turning their heroes into legends? Should they try? Yellowstone National Park, a global icon of conservation and natural beauty, was born at the most improbable of times: the American Gilded Age, when altruism seemed extinct and society's vision seemed focused on only greed and growth. Perhaps that is why the park's "creation myth" portrayed a few saintlike pioneer conservationists laboring to set aside this unique wilderness against all odds. In fact, the establishment of Yellowstone was the result of complex social, scientific, economic, and aesthetic forces. Its creators were not saints but mortal humans with the full range of ideals and impulses known to the species. Authors Paul Schullery and Lee Whittlesey, both longtime students of Yellowstone's complex history, present the first full account of how the fairy tale origins of the park found universal public acceptance and the long, painful process by which the myth was reconsidered and replaced with a more realistic and ultimately more satisfying story. In this evocative exploration of Yellowstone's creation myth, the authors trace the evolution of the legend, its rise to incontrovertible truth, and its revelation as a mysterious and troubling episode that remains part folklore, part wish, and part history. This study demonstrates the passions stirred by any challenge to cherished national memories, just as it honors the ideals and dreams represented by our national myths.

Science and Earth History: The Evolution/Creation

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Strahler, Arthur N., PUBLISHER: Prometheus Books, Strahler (geomorphology, Columbia U.) takes a strong stand in the debate between creation and evolution, but also uses it to explain the processes by which scientific investigation proceeds, and to suggest some criteria for distinguishing science from pseudoscience. A new preface added to the original explains the new tactics of the anti-evolution forces.

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National Geographic TI Yellowstone National Park map set

I have the set of four Nat Geo Trails Illustrated Topographic Maps available for sale. They are all in good condition, and were only used on one trip at the end of last year. These maps are still available on Amazon where they retail for £8.99. Grab all four for a bargain £20! Read More

National history of England.Civil,Military and Domestic

This old book is in need of restoration, hence the price. It seems to be complete but has seen better days. Hundreds of illustrations and is printed by William Collins Sons & company. Read More

National history of England.Civil,Military and Domestic

This old book is in need of restoration, hence the price. It seems to be complete but has seen better days. Hundreds of illustrations and is printed by William Collins Sons & company. Read more

The Tudor mint myth and magic ' the dance of the dolphins'

Rare and very heavy. Comes with the box although a little battered. Comes with wooden base also. Collection From Stowmarket, Suffolk only. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

And Man Created God: A History of the World in the Time of

At the time of Jesus’ birth,the world was full of gods. Thousands of them jostled,competed and merged with one another. In Syria ecstatic devotees castrated themselves in the streets to become priests of Atargatis In Galilee,holy men turned oil into wine,healed the sick,drove out devils,and claimed to be the Messiah. Every day thousands of people were leaving their family and tribes behind them and flocking into brand new multi-ethnic cities. The ancient world was in ferment as it unde

"THE OLD SESSIONS HOUSE HISTORY OF THE LONDON MASONIC CENTRE - ITS SETTING AND ITS HISTORY" BOOK NEW

BRAND NEW Author: Len Cacutt Hardcover: 124 pages Publisher: Central London Masonic Centre Ltd; First Edition edition (26 Feb. ) Language: English ISBN-10: ISBN-- Package Dimensions: 24.6 x 17.4 x 1.2 cm

Free at last? Civil rights in the USA (national 4+5 history)

Second hand book in good condition apart from the edges where a bit crumpled

Interested in history/social history/humour of the 1st world

11 volumes of Punch from to . Social and military history and humour of the period. Buyer collects

Myth and Magic - Tudor Mint, Selection of Myth and...

Myth and Magic - Tudor Mint, Selection of Myth and Magic - . Will sell as one lot or individually from £10 each. All good condition with boxes £, Horsham, .

Sea of Sand: A History of Great Sand Dunes National Park and

Sculpted into graceful contours by countless centuries of wind and water,the Great Sand Dunes sprawl along the eastern fringes of the vast San Luis Valley of south-central Colorado. Covering an area of nearly thirty square miles,they are the tallest aeolian,or wind-produced,dunes in North America,towering 750 feet above the valley floor. With the addition of the enormous Baca Ranch and other adjacent lands,the dunes—originally designated as a National Monument in —attained official Nation

Button in Ear: The History of the Teddy Bear and his friends

Steiff Button in Ear Book by Jurgen & Marianne Cieslik. The original first edition publication from which details the history of the German toy company Steiff from its beginnings in Giengen and their importance in the history of the teddy bear. The book includes colour pictures and information on the company through the decades. A mine of information. Hard back cover in near mint condition. Read More

Folio society, the history of the decline and fall of the Roman empire

FOLIO SOCIETY THE HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE I have the full 8book collection here for sale all in very good condition presented in two 4 book hard protective covers The price is £115 If you require delivery this is at an additional cost to you Collection is also welcome

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Edward Gibbon

The boxed set is in excellent condition. The are 8 volumes Folio Society Vol.1 The Turn of the Tide Vol.2. Constantine and Christian Empire Vol.3. The Revival and Collapse of Paganism Vol.4. The End of the Western Empire Vol.5. Justinian and Roman Law Vol.6. Mohammed and the Rise of the Arabs Vol.7. The Norman's in Italy and the Crusades Vol.8. The Fall of Constantine and the Papacy in Rome Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

The Creation of Confederate Nationalism: Ideology and

Drew Gilpin Faust is president of Harvard University. Her books includ

National Security and Core Values in American History

There is no book quite like National Security and Core Values in American History. Drawing upon themes from the whole of the nation's past,William O. Walker III presents a new interpretation of the history of American exceptionalism,that is,of the basic values and liberties that have given the United States its very identity. He argues that a political economy of expansion and the quest for security led American leaders after to equate prosperity and safety with global engagement. In so doing,they

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (ref b5b2 to b12b2) Volume I The Turn of the Tide - MCMLXXXIII - Volume II Constantine and the Christian Empire - MCMLXXXIV - Volume III The Revival and Collapse of Paganism - MCMLXXXV - Volume IV The End of the Western Empire - MCMLXXXVI - Volume V Justinian and the Roman Law - MCMLXXXVII - Volume VI Mohammed and the Rise of the Arabs - MCMLXXXVIII - Volume VII The Normans in Italy and the Crusades - MCMLXXXIX - Volume VIII The Fall of Constantinople and the Papacy in Rome - MCMXC - by Edward Gibbon The Folio Society Edited and with introductions by Betty Radice and Felipe Fernandez Armesto All hardbacks with slipcases All individual approximate sizes: 260mm's x 165mm's x 32mm's All individual approximate net weights: 940 grams Condition: Books - all fine / slipcases all fine with the exception of Volume I which has a split on the lower rear edge about 32mm's long Description: Taken from the introduction, Volume I - After two hundred years the reputation of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire still stands high. For Hugh Trevor-Roper it remains 'the greatest historical work in our language'. The grandeur of its theme ranges over nearly fourteen hundred years of western history, from the Antonine emperors of AD A100 to the fall of Constantinople to the Turks in . Woven into its texture are the history of the Early Church, the dispersal of the Germanic peoples, the rise of Islam, the Dark Ages of Europe and the Crusades, all of which Gibbon saw as elements in a continuous process of change and development. Additional information / pictures given on request Postage rates are free for any address within the United Kingdom only - rates for elsewhere are not shown and depending on carrier may vary. Delivery costs are based on gross weight. There is no additional charge for packaging. Prices and carriers to be agreed by mutual consent. Every effort is made to provide clear and accurate information - returns are not accepted other than at the sellers discretion, allowing for good condition as received by the purchaser and in the original packaging. Read More

Edward Gibbon - The History of the Decline and Fall of the

Edward Gibbon, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, -The Folio Society, hardcover, printed by The Alden Press Ltd. Oxford. Measurements of each book ca. 26 x17 cm. Total number of pages: ca. . All books together weigh 7.7 kilograms. Fine copies.Volume I: The Turn of the Tide, , third edition, 320 pp.Volume II: Constantine and the Christian Empire, , third edition, 348 pp.Volume III: The Revival and Collapse of Paganism, , second edition, 367 pp.Volume IV: The End of the Western Empire, , third edition, 394 pp.Volume V: Justinian and the Roman Law, , second edition, 394 pp.Volume VI: Mohammed and the Rise of the Arabs, , first edition, 377 pp.Volume VII: The Normans in Italy and the Crusades, , second edition, 440 pp.Volume VIII: The Fall of Constantinople and the Papacy in Rome, pp.The set is in good condition.All books are decent. The book blocks are sturdy, the spines are without signs of use. Volume VII has a minor dent on the binding. The slipcases are somewhat scratched here and there (see pictures), the slipcase of volume II is slightly scuffed. Shipment with Track & Trace Read More

Myth and Madness: The Psychodynamics of Anti-Semitism

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ostow, Mortimer, PUBLISHER: Transaction Publishers, The persistence of anti-Semitism and its current resurgence after a brief post-Holocaust suppression, challenge those who study human behavior to locate the causal bases of anti-Semitism and find approaches to combat it. This is an astonishing report of a nine-year study of the psychodynamics of anti-Semitism. Undertaken by Dr. Mortimer Ostow on behalf of the Psychoanalytic Research and Development Fund, it puts flesh and bones on the discussion of antisemitism in Sigmund Freud's classic theoretical study "Moses and Monotheism. "Its close adherence to case material, and application of psychoanalytic theory to historical data and cultural products, yields new insights into bigotry and equity alike. By examining prejudiced patients and their myths, Dr. Ostow shows the common threads of anti-Semitism in a variety of national and cultural settings, even under supposed optimal conditions when antisemitism is stringently controlled. The work uses the psychiatric approach, and can be read as a study of how this area of behavioral science reveals the interplay of the individual and the group, cultural background and material opportunities. The book is divided into five major segments: Psychoanalytic interpretation of anti-Semitism in the past; clinical data on anti-Semitic sentiments in a variety of personal and national settings; mythological dimensions of anti-Semitism and apocalyptic doctrines; specific anti-Semitic myths including pre-Christian early and medieval Christian, "racial" and post-modern Muslim anti-Semitism. The final segment focuses on the pogrom mentality, including the Nazi phenomenon, antisemitic fundamentalism, and black anti-Semitism. "Myth and Madness "is informed by an amazing breadth of learning: from biblical exegesis to modern sociology, from close attention to mundane patients to evaluating mythic claims of the loftiest, and at times most dangerous sort. This is a landmark effort--one that will be the touchstone for theoretical and clinical works to come.

The History of the Reign of King Henry VII and Selected

This is a major new student edition of the text described as the first modern classic of English history. Francis Bacon's insight into human motives,his life-long experience of politics and government,and his remarkable literary skills,render this History of the Reign of King Henry VII a major work of English literature and an important document in the history of political thought. The edition also includes other relevant writings by Bacon,generous editorial footnotes explaining the historical and pol

Lot with 2 atlases about the history of the Jews and the

Lot contains:Eli Barnavi - A Historical Atlas of the Jewish People: from the time of the Patriarchs to the present - Kuperard - pp. - Hardcover with dust jacket - 29.5 x 23.5 cm. - In good to very good condition.Ian Barnes & Josephine Bacon - The Historical Atlas of Judaism - Cartographica - pp. - Hardcover with dust jacket - 33.5 x 26 cm. - In good to very good condition. Read More

History of the World kids book The Americas and the Pacific

History of the World kids book The Americas and the Pacific, new, very good condition, free postage

China Under the Empress Dowager: The History of the Life and

One of the most popular and controversial Chinese history books ever written,this account explores the Forbidden City during the reign of Empress Dowager Cixi (). Entertaining and enlightening,this record examines a world of power-thirsty eunuchs,concubines,and Mandarins. Filled with intrigue,bitter antagonism,and ruthless reprisals and predicting the fall of the Qing dynasty,this history is heavily based on Chinese source materials,some o

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