Description

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The official book of Maine’s treasured and New England’s only national park, on the occasion of the park’s centennial. Created in 1916, and encompassing 45,000 acres on two islands and a mainland peninsula on the rugged coast of Maine, Acadia National Park is a jewel of granite mountains, filigreed coastlines, unique cultural resources, dazzling night skies, and precious communities of plant and animal life. Drawing more than 2.5 million visitors each year, Acadia is one of the ten most popular national parks in the United States. The only illustrated book officially published with the Friends of Acadia, this stunning portfolio of photographs reveals Acadia’s diverse habitats and brings home the contrasts of pounding ocean and silent coves, bald mountain summits and deep forest valleys, as never before seen.The essays convey the unseen story of Acadia: its history as a national park; the critical role of the founding families in its creation; the past and current importance of private stewardship; and its status as a unique park forged in a particular time and place in history. Acadia National Park celebrates the essence of this special place and offers a cherished journey into its past, present, and future.

About the Author

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Tom Blagden Jr. is a professional nature photographer and author of First Light: Acadia National Park and Maine's Mount Desert Island, which won a 2006 National Outdoor Book Award. Dayton Duncan coproduced the documentary The National Parks: America’s Best Idea with Ken Burns. David Rockefeller Jr. is the oldest living member of the Rockefeller family. Sheridan Steele is superintendent of Acadia National Park.

Praise For…

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"In honor of the 100th anniversary of Maine's Acadia National Park, Rizzoli has published this handsome coffee-table book featuring six essays and the exquisite photography of Tom Blagden Jr. as he captures the essence of the land throughout the seasons."
-CHICAGO TRIBUNE

"Located off the rugged coast of Maine on Mount Desert Island, [Acadia National Park] boasts the tallest mountain on the EastCoast (Cadillac Mountain), extensive forests, deep valleys, serene springs and thewave-pounded coastlines that characterize the region. If you've yet to experience the park for yourself, this beautiful portfolio could be a great way to get your first look."
-MetroSource