Published In
Montana: The Magazine of Western History
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1981
Subjects
Enos Abijah Mills (1870-1922) -- Influence, National parks and reserves
Abstract
Enos Mills (1870-1922), a self-taught natural historian, had four related careers: mountain guide in Estes Park, Colorado; innkeeper, promoting Colorado tourism; lobbyist and spokesman for national parks; writer of books and articles on the outdoors. Mills found his greatest success as a writer. The author discusses his writings in depth, the influence of John Muir, Mills's activity in creating Rocky Mountain National Park, and his pioneering work with the nature guide concept in the national parks. His writings and career influenced the development of American attitudes toward nature. Based on Mills's writings, secondary sources, contemporary newspapers, and the Enos Mills Papers in the Denver Public Library
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/8578
Citation Details
Abbott, C., (1981) "To Arouse Interest in the Outdoors": The Literary Career of Enos Mills. Montana: The Magazine of Western History, 31(2), 2-15.
Description
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