Utah: A Portrait

John Telford's magnificent color photographs evoke the sweep and majesty of the landscape that is Utah and make Utah: A Portrait one of the most beautiful books about Utah ever published.
Exploring beyond the surface grandeur, William Smart celebrates both the land and its people in his remarkable narrative, touching on the history, geography, geology, and culture of Utah. Not a textbook history, this extended personal essay explores the complex relationships that exist between a people and the place they choose to call home. With well-chosen excerpts from the journals and writings of those who have gone before, Smart sets a stage for his own recollections and tales. The writing is a most delightful mixture of mature reflection and eternally youthful enthusiasm over the joys of living in this spectacular place.