Download or read book An Architectural Guidebook to the National Parks written by Harvey H. Kaiser and published by Gibbs Smith Publishers. This book was released on 2002 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harvey Kasiser takes us on a tour through the historic structures of California, Oregon and Washington's national parks. Discussing the architectural elements as well as the history of each building, he shows how architectural form combined with history and natural beauty can create an inspiring work of art. Architectural Guidebook to the National Parks provides maps and detailed directions to historic buildings in national parks such as Death Valley, Yosemite, Crater Lake and Mount Rainier. It also includes descriptions of different types of parks, the history and founding of each park, and literary quotes describing the parks.