By Peter Osborne
This book is about the creation and history of one of Pennsylvania’s most popular state parks, Promised Land State Park. It discusses the contributions of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the largest national conservation movement ever undertaken in the United States, and its work at Promised Land from 1933 to 1941. Through images and oral histories, the book documents the work of the CCC in creating a state park that would serve every Pennsylvanian. Includes images of more than 200 historic photographs, maps, sketches, and documents. Published in 2006 by Arcadia Publishing. Softcover, 6” x 9,” black & white, 128 pages. $23.58.
