One Hundred Years in Yosemite: The Story of a Great Park and Its Friends

One Hundred Years in Yosemite: The Story of a Great Park and Its Friends, published in 1947 by Carl Parcher Russell, is a historical account of Yosemite National Park's evolution and the key figures involved in its preservation. The book explores early American interactions with the Sierra Nevada, detailing the contributions of explorers like Jedediah Smith and Joseph Walker. Russell addresses the challenges of commercialization and emphasizes the importance of conservation and land management in maintaining the park's integrity and beauty over the past century.