Preserving the Living Past John C. Merriam's Legacy in the State and National Parks

"Steven Mark is to be congratulated for capturing the essence of Merriam and that original America, the one that in giving rise to conservation believed in parks as the nation's soul."--Alfred Runte, author ofNational Parks "Merriam's role in the evolution of early 20th Century American conservation thinking is not as well understood as it should be."--Keir B. Sterling, Senior Editor of theBiographical Dictionary "We need to hear and heed John C. Merriam's voice, calling for education, inspiration, and spiritual contact to be paramount in the administration of our natural preserves."--Michael Frome, author ofBattle for the WildernessMark, Stephen R. is the author of 'Preserving the Living Past John C. Merriam's Legacy in the State and National Parks', published 2005 under ISBN 9780520241671 and ISBN 0520241673.