Discover how Niagara Falls was protected for the public. This historical account follows the creation of the State Reservation and the enduring fight to preserve a national treasure.
The book chronicles the efforts to safeguard Niagara’s scenery and water from commercial intrusion, detailing the rise of the State Reservation at Niagara and the public battles that shaped its future. It looks at the people, laws, and public debates that kept the Falls as a shared resource and a symbol of public service.
Ideal for readers of environmental history and public-lands preservation, this edition offers a focused look at how a national treasure was kept accessible for future generations.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of the creation of the Niagara Reservation at the iconic falls, which was instrumental in establishing the principle that the preservation of scenic beauty is a public purpose warranting the expenditure of public money. The author details the origins of the reservation movement, the challenges and obstacles faced by its advocates, and the eventual success of their campaign. The book also discusses the broader historical context of the movement, and the resulting impact on preservation efforts not just at Niagara Falls, but across the United States. The book is sure to be of interest to anyone interested in the history of conservation, environmentalism, and the development of public policy in the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331435563_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331435563
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 208 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.55 inches. In Stock. N° de réf. du vendeur __1331435560
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25960742/2
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