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The Land of Little Rain (1903) is a collection of essays and short stories by Mary Hunter Austin. Originally published with photographs taken by acclaimed American photographer Ansel Adams, The Land of Little Rain is a classic work of nature writing. Austin is now recognized as an early feminist and conservationist who understood the intricacy and fragility of ecosystems as well as the extent to which human civilization threatens their continued existence.
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Special publication volume 26
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Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
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2000
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In one of his first books, "The Mountains of California", John Muir, famed naturalist, environmentalist, and author, recounts his travels through the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Yosemite Valley. First published in 1894, "The Mountains of California" is a captivating and vivid portrait of the raw beauty of this spectacular place. He takes the readers on a tour of the wonders that abound, writing "Go where you may within the bounds of California, mountains...
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Special publication volume 19
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For sale by Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, University of Nevada
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1995
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California natural history guides volume 73
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University of California Press
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c2004
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Heyday Books
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c2007
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In this groundbreaking and meticulously field-tested guide, the rich variety of Sierra life-trees, wildflowers, ferns, fungi, lichens, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals, and insects-comes alive.
Easy-to-use features include:
Intuitive organization, color tabs, and simple keys.
Similar-looking species side by side.
Over 2,800 full-color illustrations.
Range maps of species that are otherwise difficult to distinguish.
Index of common and...
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Special publication volume 16
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Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, University of Nevada, Reno
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2001
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Special publication volume 16
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For sale by the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
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1994
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Special publication volume 19
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University of Nevada, Reno
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2005
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Famed naturalist John Muir (1838-1914) came to Wisconsin as a boy and studied at the University of Wisconsin. He first came to California in 1868 and devoted six years to the study of the Yosemite Valley. After work in Nevada, Utah, and Colorado, he returned to California in 1880 and made the state his home. One of the heroes of America's conservation movement, Muir deserves much of the credit for making the Yosemite Valley a protected national park...
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Univ of Nevada Pr
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2014
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The history of Lake Tahoe begins with the Washoe Indians who resided on its shores for thousands of years, with minimal impact on the landscape. The relatively brief American history at Lake Tahoe began in the mid-nineteenth century. Though awestruck by its beauty, the new arrivals were also intent on harvesting its abundant resources. In a mere half century, the basin's forests and fisheries were destroyed, the lake's pristine clarity dramatically
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