This is the second book I have read from the “Images of America” series and I am seeing a trend. Interesting pictures, but nothing to make me stagger. And a cursory description of the events surrounding them. I don’t know if there will be others in the series that interest me, but I will think twice before purchasing.

At any rate, this book definitely has some interesting early views of the park. There is a great focus on the lodgings that were developed over the years. But there is also a fair representation of the sights and sounds that have drawn people to the park since it was first discovered. Of particular interest are the pictures showing just how roughshod people ran over the natural beauty.

This is a book for someone who already knows about the park and just wants some arcane pieces to add to their collection. Nice and interesting pictures (for the right person), but not the substance one might hope for. ( )