Exploring the Highest Sierra - James G. Moore
Product Description
This book is a fascinating history of the early exploration, mapping, geology, mining, and natural history of the magnificent mountain range the Sierra Nevada. The book has many beautiful and informative illustrations, photographs, and maps that provide insight to how the range was initially explored, how geographic features got their names, how the mountains were formed, etc.Paperback: 427 pages
Publisher: Stanford University Press (Jun 30 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0804737037
ISBN-13: 978-0804737036
Recommended bookstore to purchase from: The Sequoia Natural History Association
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tonyo - Jan 24, 2007 10:25 pm - Voted 5/5
Lots of interesting information
I picked up this book at one of NP visitor centers. It is a great comprehensive resource for anyone interested in the Sierra. The book is organized nicely and covers everything from geology to human history and expedition parties. Lots of great photographs, too.
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tarol - Jan 22, 2007 8:47 pm - Voted 5/5
Love this book