A comprehensive look at the founding of one of America's sixth national park. Harmon pays special attention to the relationship between Crater Lake and Native America's who first lived in the area. The author also focuses on key individuals who promoted the idea of a park and led the initiative in Congress. Harmon provides interesting detail about the role of the National Park Service in the development of tourism, protection of wilderness, and scientific interest in this unusual geographic place. In addition, the author focuses many of the private citizens who's influence was vital in the formation, development, and protection of the park. The book runs 280 pages including photographs and maps.
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