Quaternary History of the Mono
Valley, California
By Israel C. Russell. First published in 1888, this remains the
outstanding study of Mono's geography and geology. With
original engravings and maps.
Softcover, 192 pages: $9.95
OUT OF PRINT
(EXPECTED BACK SUMMER 2004)
Sierra
East: Edge of the Great Basin
Edited by Eastern Sierra expert and Committee Board Member Emeritus
Genny Smith, this is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in the
Eastern Sierra. This book emphasizes the relationships and ingenious
way that plant and animal life have evolved and adapted to the Eastern
Sierra's harsh environs. Maps, diagrams, photographs, and
illustrations bring the chapters on geology, weather and climate,
plant communities, arthropods, native fishes, amphibians, reptiles,
birds, and mammals to life.Includes 16 pages
of glossy color plates and black and white illustrations throughout.
Item #5604, Sierra East: Edge of the Great
Basin, UC Press, soft cover, 488 pages, 6" x 9": $29.95
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The Secret Sierra: The Alpine World Above the Trees, by David Gilligan
The Alpine Sierra Nevada, the rugged mountain world above treeline, presents
challenges to all living things venturing into its extreme environment.
David Gilligan describes the alpine Sierra Nevada with a naturalist's
passion for both personal observation and science. A graduate of Prescott
College where he now lectures, David Gilligan teaches his
natural history field class in the Sierra Nevada.
Published by Spotted Dog
Press, Bishop, CA, 288 pages: $18.95 - ISBN 1-893343-01-4 -
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