Alfred Runte

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Trains of Discovery is a wonderfully beautiful history book that tells the history of the railroads and the National Parks system in the United States. The history is deftly written and I found myself drawn to the fantastic art, photos, and historic reproductions that are featured heavily throughout the text. Recommended for those interested in the history of the parks, railroads, and even those who just like looking at fantastic historical illustrations.

Excellent history of the parks, most especially the early years.

Trains of Discovery tells the story of the connection between the National Parks and the railroad. The pictures are fantastic and draw a viewer into the book. The story line is interesting if this is a topic that appeals to you. As a NPS buff, I found the information on how intertwined the railroads were to the parks fascinating. The author touches upon how the automobile not only changed the rails, but also the intimacy of the national parks.

Great book. Recommended.