Natural rivals: John Muir, Gifford Pinchot, and the creation of America's public lands

Cast of characters

Timeline of key events

Prologue

Part I: Natural prophet, natural statesman. Gramercy Park ; "Radiate radiate radiate" ; The tragedy of John Muir ; "Sufficient confidence in his own wisdom" ; The tragedy of Gifford Pinchot

Part II: The birth of public lands. Bigger stakes at play ; Free land for many uses ; No trespassing ; Lake McDonald's delight ; The public good forever

Epilogue.