National Park Service Uniforms, Vol. 2: In Search of an Identity, 1872-1920

R. Bryce Workman

ISBN 10: 1528307364 / ISBN 13: 9781528307369

Edité par Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book tells the story of how National Park Service rangers struggled to establish a distinct identity, specifically through the adoption of a uniform, during the early years of the organization. Beginning in the 1880s, soldiers were first deployed to protect the nascent park system. However, as the system expanded, civilian "scouts" were brought on to patrol the parks and enforce regulations, including the 1894 Lacey Act which prohibited hunting in national parks. This book documents the unique challenge that civilian rangers faced as they attempted to carve out a professional space for themselves, distinct from the military while also navigating the bureaucracy of the Department of the Interior. The author delves into the fascinating story of how rangers worked to convince the government to authorize a uniform, and how their efforts eventually led to the adoption of a specific "Norfolk" style jacket. The book explores the evolution of ranger uniforms, from the early days of civilian attire to the first official uniform, highlighting the various styles, colors, and materials that were debated and implemented over time. This book is an engaging exploration of the early days of the National Park Service, showcasing the dedication and resourcefulness of the men who protected the nation's natural wonders. By examining the quest for a uniform, the author reveals a deeper story about the development of a distinct identity for a fledgling profession. 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.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: National Park Service Uniforms, Vol. 2: In Search of an Identity, 1872-1920
• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date de parution: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1528307364
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781528307369
• Reliure: Paperback
• État de l'article: New
• État de la jaquette: Jaquette
• Type de livre: print-on-demand item
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Excerpt from National Park Service Uniforms, Vol. 2: In Search of an Identity, 1872-1920

Unfortunately, since the Army's mandate only extended to the removal of the trespassers and intruders, it became extremely diffit for it to cope with the many interlopers and souvenir hunters that were destroying the game and objects of curiosity, especially after the congress passed the 1894 Lacy Act forbidding hunting in national parks. To remedy this situation civilian scouts, or rangers 'were hired by the Department of the Interior, under whose jurisdiction the parks and forest reserves fell at that time, thus forming the nucleus of the present day National Park Service.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.