Sierra Nevada Natural History: An Illustrated Handbook
(Book #73 in the California Natural History Guides Series)
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Book Overview
The magnificent and much-loved Sierra Nevada, called the "Range of Light" by John Muir, is the dominant feature on the California landscape. First published forty years ago, this handbook has become... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0520012275
ISBN13:9780520012271
Release Date:January 1970
Publisher:University of California Press
Length:408 Pages
Weight:0.86 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 5.1" x 7.5"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Great Tool for Hikers and Campers
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book provides a broad overview of the major flora and fauna you will find in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Not only does it do a fantastic job of describing weather patterns and climatic conditions throughout the mountain range, it also gives the reader a detailed look at the various plants and animals that reside in the Sierras. There are anatomically accurate, scientifically correct descriptions of most of the plant and animal life one would encounter in the range, along with excellent descriptions of their placement within the Sierra ecosystem. A must for anyone who enjoys backcountry hiking or skiing, and a great addition to any biology student's personal library.
Awesome!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book arrived in good timing and in very good condition. Price was awesome and great for my college course
Sierra Nevada Natural History
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Just what I was looking for, All the plants and wild life in the Sierras.
A useful guide
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Bought this book for some friends, and they've gotten quite a bit of use out of it for identifying trees and wildlife in the numerous parks in the Sierra Nevada near where they live. Sounds like a winner to me.
A True Classic
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is the book that took me through too many nights, and early morning units of biology and on into my Masters Studies. A quick reference book that has most of your common everythings on it -- it gets you into a ballpark and usually that is close enough for almost everyone. Plants, birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, insects --- it is all here in one place and the big bonus is that it weighs about 300 pounds less than a set of professional reference books. If I could take only one book with me camping or hiking in the Sierra, this would be the one. And don't forget your 5x and 10x Loupes.
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