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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Miles, John C., 1944–
Wilderness in national parks : playground or preserve / John C. Miles.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 978-0-295-98874-0 (hardback : alk. paper)
ISBN 978-0-295-98875-7 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1. Wilderness areas—United States. 2. National parks and reserves––United States. 3. Nature conservation—United States. I. Title.
QH76.M53 2009 333.78’2160973—dc22 2008037838
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ISBN 978-0-295-99039-2 (electronic)