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Capitol Reef: The Story Behind the Scenery

Capitol Reef: The Story Behind the Scenery
By Virgil J. Olson, Helen Olson

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Discover huge white capitol-like domes, orchards, canyons, cougars, bluebirds, ancient ruins, and wildflowers -- all a part of Capital Reef National Park.

Each book in The Story Behind the Scenery series tells a compelling story through the eyes of an experienced interpreter whose writing reflects true enthusiasm for the park. Complete with running text and interpretive captions, accompanied by abundant full-color photographs, these books will be welcome in any home library.

Capitol Reef National Park, located in south central Utah, was proclaimed as a national monument in 1937 and named for it's dome-shaped white-capped rock formations.


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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1141991 in Books
  • Published on: 1990-06
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 48 pages

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About the Author
During his 24-year career with the National Park Service, while assigned to Capitol Reef National Park, Virgil and Helen, a Special Education teacher, collaborated on writing this book. In 1986, the Olsons retired to their beloved Colorado mountains.