Washington, DC, W.F. Roberts, 1933. A thin (19 page) hardbound volume collecting two addresses that had been published in separate publications in 1926 and 1928; the earlier has been revised for publication here. Inscribed by Merriam in the year of publication to Robert G. Sproul, President of the University of California. where Merriam was on the faculty before becoming President of the Carnegie Institute, where he worked to develop the educational mission of the national parks. Sproul's bookplate front pastedown; a near fine copy in soft boards, without jacket, as issued. A wonderful association copy, linking key figures in education and conservation. [#036852] SOLD