Great Lodges of the National Parks, Volume Two

The official companion book to the popular PBS television series, Great Lodges, and the second volume in Christine Barnes's popular series, Great Lodges of the National Parks, Volume Two, will leave a lasting impression on any reader. Blending stunning nature, unique buildings, and fascinating stories, Great Lodges will transport you to another place through beautiful photography and writing. From the Grand Lake Hotel in Yellowstone National Park, to the classic Lake Quinault Lodge in Olympic National Park, to the visionary Volcano House in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, this stunningly illustrated and meticulously researched volume offers new insights into these historic landmarks. The selected lodges represent an eclectic collection of architecture that reflects America's social changes: from neo-classical grand resorts and Spanish revival villas to traditional lake lodges and log cabins in the mountains. Stunning photography by Fred Pflughoft and David Morris compliment Barnes s research and writing, while historical black-and-white photographs give readers a new appreciation for the historical landmarks and vistas that compliment our national parks.

Product details

• Authors: Christine Barnes
• Assisted by: David Morris (Photographs), Fred Pflughoft (Photographs)
• Publisher: Farcountry Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.06.2012
• EAN: 9781560375203
• ISBN: 978-1-56037-520-3
• No. of pages: 176
• Dimensions: 258 mm x 284 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 1308 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Travel > Sports and active travel > World, Arctic, Antarctic