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Douglas Brinkley's Wilderness Warrior celebrated Theodore Roosevelt's spirit of outdoor exploration and bold vision. Now Brinkley turns his attention to another indefatigable environmental leader--Theodore's distant cousin Franklin Delano Roosevelt--chronicling his essential yet undersung legacy as the founder of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the premier protector of America's public lands. FDR built state park systems and scenic roadways...
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Shares the story of the creation of Central Park in New York City. Highlights the collaboration of architects and landscape designers Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmsted to create a natural oasis in the city. Include short biographies of both men and an author's note.