The Natural History of Big Sur - (California Natural History Guides) by Paul Henson & Donald J Usner (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Each year millions of people visit the area of rugged California coastline and wild mountains known as Big Sur.
- About the Author: Paul Henson is a wildlife biologist with Scientific Resources, Inc. in Portland, Oregon.
- 416 Pages
- Science, Life Sciences
- Series Name: California Natural History Guides
Description
Book Synopsis
Each year millions of people visit the area of rugged California coastline and wild mountains known as Big Sur. Finally here is a book that is both a natural history of this beautiful region and an excellent guide to its extensive public lands. The first section introduces the area's geology, climate, flora, fauna, and human history. The second section describes selected sites, trails, and features that are mentioned in Part One.Although Big Sur is world famous for awe-inspiring scenery, it is less known for its great ecological diversity and its significance as a haven for many species of terrestrial and marine wildlife. In no other part of the world do fog-loving coastal redwoods thrive on one slope of a canyon while arid-climate yuccas grow on the other. Similarly, sea otters and cormorants live near dry-climate creatures like canyon wrens and whiptail lizards. The area's staggering beauty and forbidding wilderness have inspired artists, poets, naturalists, and hikers--and also real estate developers.
As increasing tourism, development pressure, and land-use decisions continue to affect Big Sur, this book will do much to heighten awareness of the region's biotic richness and fragility. Written in nontechnical language, with generous color photographs, drawings, maps, species lists, and a bibliography, it will attract both the casual and the serious naturalist, as well as anyone concerned about preserving California's natural heritage.
From the Back Cover
Each year millions of people visit the rugged California coastline and wild mountains known as Big Sur. Finally, here is a book that is both a natural history of this beautiful region and an excellent guide to its extensive public lands. The first section introduces the area's geology, climate, flora, fauna, and human history, while the second section describes selected sites, trails, and features of interest.Review Quotes
"An excellent introduction to this section of the Central Coast for visitors."--Robert Walch "The Californian" (5/27/2011 12:00:00 AM)
About the Author
Paul Henson is a wildlife biologist with Scientific Resources, Inc. in Portland, Oregon. Donald J. Usner is an environmental consultant in New Mexico. This book took shape while both were working in Big Sur. Valerie A. Kells, a freelance illustrator in Virginia, has a degree in Natural History and was part of this project from its start.Dimensions (Overall): 8.87 Inches (H) x 5.93 Inches (W) x 1.19 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.58 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: California Natural History Guides
Sub-Genre: Life Sciences
Genre: Science
Number of Pages: 416
Publisher: University of California Press
Theme: Ecology
Format: Paperback
Author: Paul Henson & Donald J Usner
Language: English
Street Date: December 10, 1996
TCIN: 89863478
UPC: 9780520205109
Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-4961
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.19 inches length x 5.93 inches width x 8.87 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.58 pounds
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