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By Michael G. Lynch

ISBN-10: 0738559938

ISBN-13: 9780738559933

the 1st park ranger on the planet used to be appointed in California in 1866. Galen Clark was once selected as "Guardian of Yosemite," at what used to be then Yosemite nation Park, and the concept that of rangers to guard and administer America's nice nature parks used to be born. The culture persevered in 1872 with the institution of the 1st nationwide park at Yellowstone. From the earliest days, park rangers were romanticized; they're explorers, outdoorsmen, tree fans, animal protectors, cops, nature publications, and park directors. The park ranger has develop into an American icon, whose respected picture has maintained itself to this very day.

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