MOUNTAINS FOR THE MASSES, A HISTORY OF MANAGEMENT ISSUES IN GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

Mountains for the Masses: A History of Management Issues in GSMNP. New! The perfect read for the serious Smokies history buff. Never before has there been so much authoritative park history in one place, from the critical decisions leading up to park creation to the long simmering debates over Elkmont, wilderness designation, the North Shore Road, entrance fees, bear management, fishing, and much more. Commissioned by GSMA for the National Park Service. Hardcover, 8.5" x 11.5", 256 pages. Includes photos and comprehensive index. Written by Dr. Theodore Catton, author of Inhabited Wilderness: Indians, Eskimos, and National Parks in Alaska and National Park, City Playground: Mount Rainier in the Twentieth Century.