Yosemite : The Story Behind the Scenery
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Yosemite: Exploring nature's breathtaking beauty.
This book is perfect for nature lovers and anyone looking to admire the beauty of Yosemite. The full-color photography captures the natural scene in a brilliant and accurate manner, while the interpretive text delves into the human history of national parks. Dr. Bertrand Piccard's expertise in exploring and appreciating the wonders of the world shines through in this insightful and captivating read.
Yosemite : The Story Behind the Scenery
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ISBN: 9780887142345
Authors:
William R. Jones
Publisher: KC Publications, Inc.
Date of Publication: 2002-01-08
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.9
(rated by 10 readers)
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Yosemite National Park has at its heart the magnificent and intimate Yosemite Valley--where huge granite domes billow upward and tall waterfalls seem to spring from the sky.In the vast parkland, soaring white capped peaks and wilderness forests and meadowlands speak of the primeval.Yosemite is a panorama of natural beauty that "cleanses and warms like fire" yet calms and soothes like balm. Yosemite National Park, in central California, traces its origins to 1864. Formally established in 1890 and 1906, it preserves Yosemite Valley, giant sequoias, forests, and High Sierra wilderness.
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