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The Story of Acadia National Park: The Complete Memoir of the Man Who Made it All Possible
The Story of Acadia National Park The Complete Memoir of the Man Who Made it All Possible Author:George B. Dorr The path that led to Acadia National Park wound through a forest of political intrigues, favors called in, land speculation, the rebellion of the "locals," and the unlimited use of reputations, power, and money. The thread that held all of this together was George B. Dorr. — His story begins in 1901 with a letter from the President of H... more »arvard University. For the next forty years he would wage battle with a government reluctant to assume responsibility for the gift of the lands of Mt. Desert; and then a continuing battle to maintain the purity of the lifestyle that had made that gift possible in the first place.
His quest would take him from the serene mountains of the island into the parlors and dining rooms of America’s elite, through the halls of Congress, and finally right into the Oval Office itself. This is the unaltered story of one man's constant determination to establish a legacy that would stand the test of time.
How different it is today. Now Acadia is the pride of the nation, as each year more than 3.2 million visitors are delighted by its spectacular scenery and breathtaking ocean views. Few realize the immense debt owed to the man who is now known as the "Father of Acadia."« less