J. Horace McFarland : A Thorn for Beauty

Ernest Morrison, 1995, foreword by Bruce Babbitt. Winner of an AASLH Book Award. The pages of this fascinating biography of a leading activist in the progressive and civic movements of early twentieth-century America resonate with the vigor of the life of this extraordinary Pennsylvanian. Dedicated to preserving the beauty of cities, parks, and scenic wonders, McFarland pricked the consciousness of presidents, politicians, and citizens to promote environmental legislation, including the formation of the National Park Service. A vivid account of this man's life, illustrated with stunning photographs. 350 pp., 6 x 9, illus., biblio. cloth

Ernest Morrison, 1995, foreword by Bruce Babbitt. The pages of this fascinating biography of a leading activist in the progressive and civic movements of early twentieth-century America resonate with the vigor of the life of this extraordinary Pennsylvanian. Dedicated to preserving the beauty of cities, parks, and scenic wonders, McFarland pricked the consciousness of presidents, politicians, and citizens to promote environmental legislation, including the formation of the National Park Service.
Biography of a man dedicated to preserving the beauty of cities, parks, and scenic wonders.

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