Sierra Nevada
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Sierra Nevada
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Sierra Nevada
Backcountry Byways Sierra Nevada Byways Tony Huegel With this book see the ghost towns north of Lake Tahoe, the Mono Lake moonscape, or the transition from the desert floor of Owens Valley to Sierra Nevada glaciers-all in one day. Paper 089997273X $16.95 WILDERNESS _____________________________________________ Backcountry Skiing California's High Sierra John Moynier Describes 60 of the finest ski or snowboard descents in the High Sierra. Paper 1560449136 $14.95 GLOBE _____________________________________________ Bear Aware: Hiking and Camping in Bear Country, 2nd Bill Schneider This book provides tips and the latest information on the intriguing science of the bear-human interactions, including the uses and benefits of pepper spray. Paper 0762711884 $6.95 GLOBE _____________________________________________ Best Easy Day Hikes in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Laurel Scheidt This handy pocket guide provides maps and detailed descriptions of the best day hiking trails in California's popular Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. Paper 0762710721 $7.95 GLOBE _____________________________________________ Best Easy Day Hikes Northern Sierra Ron Adkinson This book guides you through 20 hikes in California's Northern Sierra. Paper 1560446935 $6.95 GLOBE _____________________________________________ Best Short Hikes in California's North Sierra, 2nd edition Terry & Karen Whitehill, revised by Shane Shepherd & Owen Wozniak Covers 85 hikes, including 11 new to this edition, that are generally five miles long or less but not necessarily easy. All take you through magnificent scenery. Paper 0898868378 $15.95 MOUNTAINEE _____________________________________________ Best Short Hikes in California's South Sierra, 2nd edition Terry & Karen Whitehill, revised by Paul Richens, Jr. The best 66 hikes through the South Sierra, an area which offers unparalleled beauty and extensive hiking options. Paper 089886836X $15.95 MOUNTAINEE _____________________________________________ Big Bad Bodie: High Sierra Ghost Town James Watson A compilation of historical items and lore based upon the old ghost town, some from stories told by old timers, some from newspapers of the 19th and 20th centuries, and some from the author's personal knowledge, acquired as the result of research in the Bodie area of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Paper 1931741107 $14.95 RDR _____________________________________________ Bodie's Boss Lawman: The Odyssey of Constable John F. Kirgan Bill Merrell, with David Carle Kirgan served as constable, jailer and deputy sheriff during Bodie's boom years. Color maps of Bodie and the surrounding area and magnificent color photographs. Paper 091381492X $27.50 NP NEW TO CATALOG _____________________________________________ Bodie's Gold: Tall Tales and True History from a California Mining Town Marguerite Sprague A Gold Rush ghost town is alive again through historic photographs, interviews with former residents, and quotations from newspapers of the period. Cloth 0874175119 $34.95 UNP _____________________________________________ California Sierra Nevada: A Longstreet Highroad Guide Mark Grossi Reveals top spots for hiking, camping, biking, fishing, canoeing, birding, and scenic driving. Easy-to-read maps, trail descriptions. Paper 0899973396 $18.95 WILDERNESS _____________________________________________ California's Eastern Sierra: A Visitor's Guide Sue Irwin Featuring over 100 scenic and historic destinations, this guide describes the renowned landmarks and natural wonders of the Eastern Sierra. Paper 0962850500 $18.95 CACHUMA _____________________________________________ Campfire Ghost Stories, Volume 2 Andrew Warwick This entertaining collection of great campfire ghost stories, whether read alone or aloud, is sure to raise the hair on the back of your neck. Paper 189487742X $10.95 LPP NEW TITLE _____________________________________________ Challenge of the Big Trees Larry M. Dilsaver Presents significant causes and effects of man's influence on Sequoia and Kings Canyon. Maps and historical photos. Paper 1878441019 $10.95 SNHAPUB _____________________________________________ Co-Operative Dreams: A History of the Kaweah Colony Jay O'Connell This is about an 1880s socialist utopian experiment in the Sierra Nevada, and tells of the establishment of CA's first national park and the ironic forces behind Sequoia's creation. Paper 0967337003 $17.95 RAVEN _____________________________________________ Cross-country Skiing in California: Groomed Trails and Where to Stay, From Mount Shasta to Kings Canyon Michael Jeneid Combination how-to and trail guide. Covers virtually all of Northern California's cross-country ski areas. Photos demonstrate ski techniques and reveal the beauty of the 22 areas covered. Paper 0899972462 $12.95 WILDERNESS _____________________________________________ Day Hikes in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Robert Stone These 61 day hikes will introduce you to the world's largest trees and some of the most impressive canyons, rock formations and panoramic overlooks found anywhere. Paper 1573420301 $12.95 GLOBE _____________________________________________ Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail, California Patricia Semb The trail descriptions are broken into sections short enough for dayhikes, with complete details. Paper 089997256X $16.95 WILDERNESS _____________________________________________ Definitive Guide to the Waterfalls of Southern and Central California, The Chris Shaffer Maps, full-color photographs, and extensive information about more than 265 of California's most magnificent waterfalls. Clear directions and helpful tips. Paper 0971281424 $24.95 SHAFDOG NEW TO CATALOG _____________________________________________ Discovering Sierra Reptiles & Amphibians Harold E. Basey This book is designed to answer practically any question about the reptiles and amphibians of the Sierra region. From newts to toads to lizards to snakes, there is complete coverage of these often little known species. Paper 0939666030 $4.95 YA _____________________________________________ Durham's Place Names of California's Eastern Sierra: Includes Alpine, Inyo & Mono Counties David L. Durham This book defines the area's geographical features including topographical features, water features, cultural features as well as longitude and latitude features. Many entries include information about who named the feature, when and why, as well as alternate or obsolete names. Paper 1884995306 $12.95 QUILL _____________________________________________ Enduring Giants, The Joseph H. Engbeck, Jr. The epic story of giant Sequoias and the Big Trees of Calaveras. Many black and white photos, some color. Paper 094192503X $15.95 CBTA _____________________________________________ Exploring the Eastern Sierra: California & Nevada Mark A. Schlenz Revised edition of this popular guide to the Eastern Sierra region. Features updated text and more than 100 stunning new color photographs. Begins with a geologic and geographic overview of the Sierra, then follows itinerary along Highway 395. Paper 0944197744 $19.95 UNP NEW EDITION _____________________________________________ Exploring the Southern Sierra: West Side J.C. Jenkins and Ruby Johnson Jenkins Guidebook for the Southern Sierra. Map included. Paper 0899971814 $17.95 WILDERNESS _____________________________________________ Fire in Sierra Nevada Forests: A Photographic Interpretation of Ecological Change Since 1849 George E. Gruell The author examines the woodlands through repeat photography; re-photographing sites depicted in historical photographs to compare past vegetation to present. Paper 0878424466 $20.00 MOUNTAIN _____________________________________________ From Pioneers to Preservationists Douglas H. Strong A brief history of Sequoia and Kings Canyon parks. Paper 1878441078 $7.95 SNHAPUB _____________________________________________ Giant Sequoias RJ Hartesveldt Features the history, life cycle and distribution of the Giant Sequoias. Paper 1878441140 $5.95 SNHAPUB _____________________________________________ Guide to the Sequoia Groves of California, A Dwight Willard Extensive information provided for each grove including general descriptions and managing agency, historical facts; size, condition, and overall quality; access; and notable trees. Paper 0939666812 $17.95 YA _____________________________________________ High Sierra Fly Fishing: Basics to Advanced Tactics Billy Van Loek Billy shares the keys to success in California's High Sierra for both the beginner and advanced angler. Paper 1571882170 $19.95 FA _____________________________________________ High Sierra of California, The Gary Snyder and Tom Killion With poems and journals by Snyder accented with woodcuts by Killion, this is a tribute to the bold, jagged peaks that have inspired generations of naturalists, artists, and writers. Cloth 1890771511 $50.00 HEYDAY _____________________________________________ High Sierra SUV Trails, Volume 1 Roger Mitchell A guide to 35 interesting and scenic four-wheeling excursions on the east side of the High Sierra. Paper 0970711514 $16.95 TRACK _____________________________________________ High Sierra SUV Trails, Volume 2 Roger Mitchell A guide to 40 interesting and scenic four-wheeling excursions on the west side of the High Sierra. Paper 0970711522 $18.95 TRACK _____________________________________________ High Sierra: Peaks, Passes, and Trails, The R.J. Secor The only guide that covers all known routes on the peaks of the High Sierra. The guide presents thirteen regions. Each chapter details the major peaks of the area, roads, trails, etc. 160 photos. Paper 0898866251 $29.95 MOUNTAINEE _____________________________________________ Hiking in the Sierra Nevada John Mack and Kimberley O'Neil Detailed maps and essential travel information, covering everything from easy daytime strolls to mega treks. 72 maps. Paper 1740592727 $17.99 LONELYPLAN NEW TO CATALOG _____________________________________________ Hiking Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park Laurel Scheidt Use this guide for up-to-date trail information, accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails, difficulty ratings for each hike, detailed trail maps, and zero-impact camping tips. Paper 0762711221 $16.95 GLOBE _____________________________________________ Hiking the Sierra Nevada Barry Parr From the Feather River to the Gold Country to Kern Plateau, the Sierra Nevada is the longest, highest, most diverse mountain range in the US. 96 of the best hikes geared to differing levels. Paper 1560447249 $15.95 GLOBE _____________________________________________ Hot Showers, Soft Beds, and Dayhikes in the Sierra: Walks and Strolls Near Lodgings Kathy Morey If you want to experience the Sierra on foot, but donĘt want to sleep on the cold, hard ground, then this book is for you. Map. Paper 0899973108 $17.95 WILDERNESS _____________________________________________ Introduction to California Mountain Wildflowers Philip A. Munz Describes and illustrates the wildflowers that grow from the yellow pine belt up into the natural rock gardens above the timberline. Over 250 species are described, each illustrated by a new color photo, a precise line drawing or both. Paper 0520236378 $16.95 UCPRESS NEW TO CATALOG _____________________________________________ Inyo-Mono SUV Trails: A Guide to 40 Interesting and Scenic Four-Wheeling Excursions in Inyo and Mono Counties Roger Mitchell Each outing describes some aspect of the flora, fauna, geology or history to be seen along the way. A map and road rating system based on the degree of difficulty is also included. Full of present and historical photos. Paper 0970711530 $19.95 TRACK _____________________________________________ Journal of Ramblings Through the High Sierras of California, A Joseph LeConte A horseback trip to Yosemite and the High Sierra by a group from the University of California in 1870. A significant historical work for its numerous descriptions of California at the time. Paper 0939666707 $7.95 YA _____________________________________________ Kings Canyon National Park: A Complete Hiker's Guide Mike White The first comprehensive guide to the trails, campgrounds, outfitters, and facilities in the park and its environs. You'll find trips in neighboring Giant Sequoia National Monument, Sierra National Forest, and the Jennie Lakes and Monarch wildernesses. Paper 0899973353 $18.95 WILDERNESS NEW TITLE _____________________________________________ Miners, Lumberjacks & Cowboys: A History of Eastern Madera County Dwight H. Barnes This is the story of the people who settled in the foothills and mountains of the Sierra Nevada. Paper 0970760507 $14.95 BARNES _____________________________________________ Missing in the Minarets: The Search for Walter A. Starr, Jr. William Alsup This narrative details the mysterious 1933 disappearance of Walter "Peter" Starr, a prominent San Francisco attorney, who set off alone to climb the rugged Minarets of the Sierra Nevada. Cloth 1930238088 $24.95 YA _____________________________________________ Mono Lake: Mirror of Image Dennis Flaherty and Mark A. Schlenz Photo-essayists highlight Mono Lake which supports dense populations of brine shrimp and alkali flies that feed thousands of nesting and breeding migratory water birds. Filled with beautiful full-color photos of this gorgeous lake. Paper 0944197442 $16.95 UNP _____________________________________________ Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada Clarence King This is a new reprint of the 1872 edition of King's classic work, which some have described as the first real literature of the Sierra. King's mountain climbing descriptions are spine-tingling and more than a little exaggerated. Paper 0939666863 $9.95 YA _____________________________________________ Mountaineering Medicine: A Wilderness Medical Guide Fred T. Darvill, Jr., M.D. Describes how to deal with life-threatening emergencies and minor medical problems when you are far from available help and transportation. Paper 0899972071 $7.95 WILDERNESS _____________________________________________ Mountains of California, The John Muir Muir's enduring celebration of the Sierra Nevada mountains he dedicated his life to saving. Blends a naturalist's keen observations with a poet's sensitivity. Paper 0375758194 $9.95 RANDOM _____________________________________________ Mountains of California, The John Muir Muir's ebullient spirit and love of nature infuse these accounts of his visits to Yosemite Valley, Kings Canyon, Sequoia groves, Mount Whitney, Mount Shasta, and Mount St. Helens. Paper 087156663X $14.95 UCPRESS NEW TO CATALOG _____________________________________________ Mt. Whitney: Hiker's Guide to the High Sierra Thomas Winnett New geology section and revised chapters on flora and fauna provide a background for your hiking adventures. Paper 0899973000 $9.95 WILDERNESS _____________________________________________ Mule Deer Country Valerius Geist A valuable and comprehensive reference that is also a beautiful coffee-table book. Cloth 1559716800 $25.00 CREATIVE _____________________________________________ Mule Deer: Behavior, Ecology, Conservation Erwin A. Bauer: Photography by Erwin & Peggy Bauer Comprehensive introduction to mule deer. Paper 0896583767 $19.95 VOYAGEUR _____________________________________________ My First Summer in the Sierra John Muir An account of Muir's first visits to the High Sierra and the Yosemite. Based on his journal entries from 1869, the text has an immediacy and spontaneity that bring alive the emotions of the young Muir. Paper 0871567482 $14.95 UCPRESS NEW TO CATALOG _____________________________________________ Natural History of the White-Inyo Range, Eastern California Clarence A. Hall, Jr., editor Volume 55 of California Natural History Guides. Paper 0520068963 $30.00 UCPRESS NEW TO CATALOG _____________________________________________ One Day on Beetle Rock Sally Carrighar A naturalist's look at one day in the animal life of the High Sierra. Paper 1890771538 $15.95 HEYDAY _____________________________________________ Our National Parks John Muir This collection of ten essays extols the beauty, grandeur, and importance of Yosemite, Sequoia, Yellowstone, and other national parks of the American West and urges the preservation of these natural areas. Paper 0871566265 $14.95 UCPRESS NEW TO CATALOG _____________________________________________ Pacific Crest Trail : Northern Califoria, Volume 1B Jeffery P. Schaffer et al. A hikerĘs bible to the PCT. It has complete maps of the trails including a description of the route, mileages, elevations, water sources, campsites and correct directions at every choice point. Paper 0899973175 $19.95 WILDERNESS _____________________________________________ Pacific Crest Trail: Northern California, From Tuolumne Meadows to the Oregon Border Jefferey P. Schaffer Schaffer describes the rich geological and natural history of these mountains. Information on camping, permits, and the best seasons to go is provided along with updated maps. Paper 0899973175 $19.95 WILDERNESS NEW EDITION _____________________________________________ Pacific Crest Trail: Volume 2 Jeffery P. Schaffer and Selters A hikerĘs bible to the PCT. It has complete maps of the trails including a description of the route, mileages, elevations, water sources, campsites and correct directions at every choice point. 2nd edition. Paper 0899972683 $24.95 WILDERNESS _____________________________________________ Place Names of the Sierra Nevada Peter Browning Gives the derivation and lore associated with place names as well as quotes from many of the explorers and travelers of the region. Paper 0899971199 $16.95 WILDERNESS _____________________________________________ Pursuing Wild Trout: A Journey in Wilderness Values Bob Madgic Madgic tempts us with his personal reflections on fly fishing in the Sierras and in doing so, he leads us on an incredible exploration of the wild rivers in the region. Paper 0966074319 $14.95 RBB _____________________________________________ Railroad that Lighted Southern California: The Story of the Edison Big Creek Project, San Joaquin and Eastern Railroad, The Hank Johnston Here's a story of rugged men doing a nearly impossible job. Cloth 0870460129 $29.95 STAUFFER _____________________________________________ Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks WYWH Postcard Book, #2
Paper 1580710549 $4.95 SP NEW EDITION _____________________________________________ Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks: A Place Where Giants Dwell George B. Robinson Stunning color photographs and a wealth of helpful and fascinating information about the home of the Big Trees, the giant sequoia trees, in the Sierra Nevada, its geologic history, its other inhabitants, and its ecosystem. Paper 1580710522 $9.95 SP NEW TO CATALOG _____________________________________________ Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks: A Place Where Giants Dwell
Cloth 1580710530 $19.95 SP NEW TO CATALOG _____________________________________________ Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks: Monarchs of the Forest This video discusses the natural and historic sites of the parks as well as their magnificent beauty. It also covers the changing seasonal moods of the summer, spring, fall and winter. Video NO ISBN $14.95 SP _____________________________________________ Sequoia National Park: A Complete Hiker's Guide Mike White First comprehensive guide to the park and to nearby John Muir and Golden Trout wilderness areas. Describes 62 trips, from short day hikes to multi-day treks. Maps and photos. Paper 0899973272 $19.95 WILDERNESS _____________________________________________ Sequoia/Kings Canyon Pocket Portfolio George Robinson Beautiful photos and descriptions of Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks. English. Paper 0939365634 $5.95 SP _____________________________________________ Sierra Campfire Yarns: Tales, Skits & Songs Deep River Jim Keep campfires alive and children's memories full of fire lit nights and starry skies with these campfire yarns. Paper 0939666952 $3.95 YA _____________________________________________ Sierra Centennial: 100 Years of Pioneering on the Sierra National Forest Gene Rose In 1898, about 60 young foothill ranch hands were hired to patrol the Sierra Forest Reserve. They were ordered to prevent illegal trespassing, timber theft & put out wildfires. 200 photos. Paper 0944194311 $13.95 THREE FIA _____________________________________________ Sierra Crossing: First Roads to California Thomas Frederick Howard Documents a critical era in California's history and development the building of the first roads over the Sierra Nevada. Paper 0520226860 $16.95 UCPRESS NEW TO CATALOG _____________________________________________ Sierra East: Edge of the Great Basin Genny Smith, editor The story of the spectacular drive along the foot of the great granite wall of the Sierra Nevada, on Highway 395, the amazing terrain and fantastic contours, told by a team of experts. Paper 0520239148 $29.95 UCPRESS NEW TO CATALOG _____________________________________________ Sierra Gateway Map Guide Ed Dalaney A guide and maps to places to stay, where to eat, what to do and much more in the Sierra Nevada. Paper 0970679807 $19.95 TALAHI _____________________________________________ Sierra High Route: Traversing Timberline Country Steve Roper This guidebook is a revision of 1982's Timberline Country: The Sierra High Route. Paper 0898865069 $16.95 MOUNTAINEE _____________________________________________ Sierra Nevada Field Cards A plethora of full-color illustrations are on both sides of these plastic cards. Birds of the Sierra Nevada Flowers of the Sierra Nevada Mammals of the Sierra Nevada Trees of the Sierra Nevada NO ISBN $2.95 YA _____________________________________________ Sierra Nevada Flora, A Norman F. Weeden, Ph.D. This book is for the outdoor enthusiast who is interested in the variety of plants that may be seen on a short walk or an extended trek along Sierra trails. Paper 0899972047 $15.95 WILDERNESS _____________________________________________ Sierra Nevada Natural History: An Illustrated Handbook Tracy I. Storer and Robert L. Usinger Understandable yet scientifically accurate descriptions. Excellent drawings and 24 color plates. Paper 0520012275 $18.95 UCPRESS NEW TO CATALOG _____________________________________________ Sierra Nevada Tree Identifier Jim Paruk This handy little book is designed to allow users to quickly identify the trees they encounter in the Sierra Nevada. Unlike other tree identification manuals, it limits its scope so that readers are not overwhelmed by hundreds of tree species. Paper 0939666839 $9.95 YA _____________________________________________ Sierra Nevada Wildflowers Elizabeth L. Horn This is your guide to more than 300 wildflower species in the Sierra's vast and varied landscape. Crisp color photos face the text, allowing you to identify the flowers you see in the fields. The book also contains an illustrated glossary. Paper 0878423885 $16.00 MOUNTAIN _____________________________________________ Sierra Nevada Wildflowers Karen Wiese A full-color guide to more than 240 common wildflowers. Paper 1560449810 $24.95 GLOBE _____________________________________________ Sierra Nevada: The Naturalist's Companion, rev. ed. Verna R. Johnston New and completely updated edition of a classic, originally published in 1970. The perfect guide for a natural-history trip into the Sierra. Paper 0520224884 $19.95 UCPRESS NEW TO CATALOG _____________________________________________ Sierra Nevadan Wildlife Region Vinson Brown This new edition to common wild animals and plants is completely updated and has improved species descriptions. The book contains an easy method of identification by arranging plants and animals in their most typical habitats. Illustrations. Paper 0879612274 $8.95 NGP _____________________________________________ Sierra North, 8th edition Thomas Winnett, Jason Winnett, Kathy Morey & Lyn Haber This is your passport to California's wild mountains. This updated anniversary edition shows you unbeatable terrain: alpine lakes, 8,000 to 11,000-foot peaks, hot springs, lush meadows, cinder cones and glaciers. Paper 0899973027 $17.95 WILDERNESS _____________________________________________ Sierra South Winnet, Winnet, Morey and Haber This is a completely updated edition of the standard Sierra guidebook to the region from Mono Creek south to the majestic backcountry east of Mineral King. 100 glorious trips. Paper 0899972926 $16.95 WILDERNESS _____________________________________________ Sierra Trout Guide Ralph Cutter Seventy-five beautiful photos and 2 color fly plates. Fish distribution charts cover 550 streams and 1700 lakes in the Sierra Nevada. Paper 1878175025 $19.95 FA _____________________________________________ Sierra: Notes and Images from the Range of Light James Martin This breathtaking full-color gift book presents the Sierra in all its luminous and monumental beauty. In artful essays as well as photographs, the author, who is also a veteran climber, shares nature's bounty with readers. Paper 1570612684 $19.95 PGW _____________________________________________ Southern Sierra Mountain Bike Trails Jon Frank This book will take you to the many splendid features of the southern Sierra Nevada. Paper 0971203601 $15.95 FRANK _____________________________________________ Starr's Guide to the John Muir Trail and the High Sierra Region: A Sierra Club Totebook Walter A. Starr, Jr. 13th edition. Originally published in 1934, this is the classic guide to the John Muir Trail, one of America's most famous hiking trails and the premier route for high-country foot travel in the West. Paper 0871561727 $14.00 UCPRESS NEW TO CATALOG _____________________________________________ Steep Trails John Muir Spanning nearly three decades of Muir's work, this collection of two dozen magazine articles and letters focuses on Muir's travels to the lakes, canyons, and mountains of the American West. Paper 0871565358 $14.95 UCPRESS NEW TO CATALOG _____________________________________________ Storm over Mono: The Mono Lake Battle and the California Water Future John Hart Legal thickets, politicking, and environmental grandstanding are covered, along with geological and Old West lore. Paper 0520203682 $34.95 UCPRESS NEW TO CATALOG _____________________________________________ Story of Devils Postpile N. King Huber & Wymond W. Eckhardt Informational booklet on Devils Postpile National Monument. Paper 1878441132 $2.95 SNHAPUB _____________________________________________ Story of My Boyhood and Youth, The John Muir Muir vividly recounts his formative years, detailing the "fun and pain" of his boyhood in Scotland, his awakening love for nature, his immigration to America, and the hardships of life on his family's farm in Wisconsin. Paper 0871567490 $14.95 UCPRESS NEW TO CATALOG _____________________________________________ Strength Born of Giants, A Dolores Grunigen & Jay O'Connell The life and times of Dr. Forest Grunigen. Paper 0967337011 $12.95 RAVEN _____________________________________________ They Felled the Redwoods: A Saga of Flumes and Rails in the High Sierra Hank Johnston Here is the illustrated story of a destructive lumbering enterprise in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when nearly 20 percent of the Sequoias were cut to the ground. Cloth 087046003X $34.95 STAUFFER _____________________________________________ To Find the Biggest Tree Wendell D. Flint The account of two men and their lifelong quest to record contenders for the title of the earth's largest living thing. Includes a section on the mighty redwoods. Photography by Mike Law. Paper 1878441094 $18.95 SNHAPUB _____________________________________________ Trails and Tales of Yosemite & the Central Sierra Sharon Giacomazzi A truly one-of-a-kind guide leading you to more than 60 of the best walks and hikes among the spectacular scenery of Yosemite Park and the surrounding Sierra. Paper 0939431254 $16.00 BORED _____________________________________________ Treasury of the Sierra Nevada, A Robert Leonard Reid A collection of writings from the first century-and-a-half of recorded history of the Sierra, with selections by explorers, immigrants, & travelers. Illustrates how a mountain range can inspire the creation of a compelling body of literature. Paper 0899970230 $19.95 WILDERNESS _____________________________________________ Whistles Blow No More: Railroad Logging in the Sierra Nevada 1874-1942, The Hank Johnston This is a pictorial account of the glory days of flume and railroad logging in Ca.'s southern Sierra Nevada. They lasted for 68 seasons & typified everything about steam logging out West. Cloth 0870460676 $34.95 STAUFFER _____________________________________________ Wild Logging: A Guide to Environmentally and Economically Sustainable Forestry Bryan Foster Wild Logging slices through the airy idealism of environmentalists and the steel-toe practicality of loggers to teach methods of sustainable forest stewardship tailored to the West. Paper 0878424482 $16.00 MOUNTAIN _____________________________________________ Wildflowers of Eastern Sierra Laird R. Blackwell 366 species organized in four broad groups according to elevation zone. Paper 1551052814 $16.95 LPP _____________________________________________ Wildflowers of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Stephen K. Stocking & Jack A. Rockwell Offers the wildflower enthusiast, hiker and park visitor an excellent reference guide to the diverse kaleidoscope of flora encountered in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks. Arranged by color. Paper 1878441086 $6.95 SNHAPUB _____________________________________________ Wildflowers of the Sierra Nevada and Central Valley Laird R. Blackwell Over 200 species beautifully photographed with clear, detailed descriptions. Notes include common and scientific names, similar species and distribution. Appendices of flowers by season. 450 color photographs. Paper 1551052261 $15.95 LPP _____________________________________________ Women of the Sierra Anne Seagraves These heartwarming stories share the rich and often difficult lives of the female pioneers, from doctor to innkeeper, who fought for independence in the male-dominated West. Paper 0961908815 $11.95 WESANNE _____________________________________________ |