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National Park Ranger
An American Icon
by Charles R. Farabee
ISBN: 1570983925
ISBN-13: 9781570983924
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Roberts Rinehart Pub
Published date: 2003
Size: 7.25 x 10.25 inches
Weight: 0.85 pounds
Pages: 192
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National Park Ranger : An American Icon
Charles R. Butch Farabee
Roberts Rinehart Publishers. Used - Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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National Park Ranger : An American Icon
Farabee, Charles R
Boulder, CO: Roberts Rinehart Publishers, 2003 Clean and tight; appears unread. Book cover is replica of a painting by Jim Dietz of a ranger of the 1920's on patrol in one of the western national parks. 2004 John Burroughs Natural History Book Award Nominee. From the back cover blurb: "... celebration of one of America's most enduring symbols, former ranger Butch Farabee briefly reviews the evolution of this national symbol... packed with entertaining anecdotes and illustrated with over one hundred archival photographs...." 180 pages including index.. Original Wraps. Fine. Illus. by B & W Photographs, Maps and Illustrations. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Paper Back. ( more information) Offered by Clausen Books, RMABA (United States)
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Charles R. Butch Farabee
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Farabee, Charles R. Butch
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