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Appalachian National Park: Synopsis of work accomplished

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  • and it is believed that the future returns will more than justify the liberal policy adopted in this respect. Pittsburg, Pa., Commercial Gazette: Such a forest reservation ought to prove a good investment of national money. Charleston, S. C, News and Courier: It is a region of exceptional beauty and picturesqueness and by far the greater portion of its area would be easily reached and climatically pleasant throughout the year. Terre Haute, Ind., Gazette: It is one of the wildest, most primitive and picturesque parts of the world and the forests of timber are denser than any that can be found east of the Rocky mountains. Harrisburg, Pa., Telegraph: This country is gradually waking up to the destruction of its timber and the Secretary of Agriculture does wisely when he advocates forest preservation and forest reservation. Daily Herald, Spartanburg, S. C: We do not believe that any matter was ever more intelligently and efficiently presented to Congress than this park project. It seems to be in excelent shape with every prospect of speedily passing. American Field, New York City: The American Field urges every public spirited citizen of this country to "put his shoulder to the wheel" and to work upon his representatives in both halls of Congress to obtain during the next session of Congress decisive action toward the creation of the Appalachian and Minnesota national parks. Turf, Field and Farm: The Appalachian National Park Association and all lovers of forests and wild woods are to be congratulated upon the passage of this 20
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  • This 32-page booklet is titled, “Appalachian National Park: Synopsis of work accomplished” since the founding of the Appalachian National Park Association. While the booklet is titled “fourth edition,” the first three editions have a different title and content. The first, second, and third editions are titled, “Reasons in Favor of the Establishment of a National Park in the Mountains of Western North Carolina.”