The Granite Landscape

A Natural History of America's Mountain Domes, from Acadia to Yosemite (Revised)

Autor*innen

• Tom Wessels

Parameter

• 210 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Geologie
• Natur
• Natur, Tiere
• Sachliteratur
• Wissenschaft

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Exploring the unique and fragile ecosystems of North America's granite summit balds, this book combines history, geology, and biology with personal narrative. It highlights the slow evolution of these landscapes and the contemporary threats they face from human activity. Richly illustrated with dramatic photographs and detailed illustrations, it brings to life the diverse flora and fauna of these regions, including notable parks like Acadia and Yosemite. The text is both informative and accessible, making it a compelling read for nature enthusiasts.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• Einband: Paperback