California State Park Rangers, CA (IMG) (Images of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (759 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738559938 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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He said, "I hope the book will help someone to seek a career as a park ranger, with a realistic idea of what ranger work involves." And a portion of the proceeds will be donated to a good cause – the state park anniversary committee.Title: New park ranger book penned by Auburn author Author: Gus ThomsonPublisher: Auburn JournalDate: 2/12/2009Auburn State Park Ranger Mike Lynch is back with another book on a favorite subject of his. There are even a few Auburn-area photos in the mix. Galen Clark was chosen as “Guardian of Yosemite,” at what was then Yosemite State Park. VISUAL HISTORY TOUR Lynch’s book could prove as popular, but on a bigger stage. From there, Lynch guides readers through chapters on everything from celebrity encounters
The park ranger has become an American icon, whose revered image has maintained itself to this very day.. From the earliest days, park rangers have been romanticized; they are explorers, outdoorsmen, tree lovers, animal protectors, police officers, nature guides, and park administrators. The tradition continued in 1872 with the establishment of the first national park at Yellowstone. The first park ranger in the world was appointed in California in 1866. Galen Clark was chosen as “Guardian of Yosemite,” at what was then Yosemite State Park, and the concept of rangers to protect and administer America’s great nature parks was born
He was named Police Historian of the Year in 2006 by the California Law Enforcement Historical Society. Lynch is a 35-year veteran of California State Parks as a field ranger, supervising ranger, and superintendent. . For nearly two decades, he has developed and maintained a large collection of photographs chronicling
George Gong said History Told With Photos. An interesting look at the history and unique work of a unique occupation that combines that of a law enforcement officer, social worker, tour guide, carpenter, handyman, and environmentalist all rolled into one! Including other occupations I probably didn't even think of! A must for those. "Excellent Interesting & Photos Abound" according to Dave Finch. Excellent, interesting & one of only two books on California State Park Rangers guardians of California's 280 jewels preserved and protected in the CA state park system. Photos galore. Four Stars tommyanaya Very nice collection of photos showing the history of rangers in state parks