Name: The Nature of Yosemite: A Visual Journey
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Author: John Muir Laws
ISBN: 9781930238916

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The Nature of Yosemite: A Visual Journey

Type

Physical Book

Preface by

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Publisher

Author

Year

2019

Language

English

Pages

144

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

27.9 x 28.4 x 2.0 cm

Weight

1.32 kg.

ISBN13

9781930238916

Synopsis "The Nature of Yosemite: A Visual Journey "

This beautifully produced deep dive into Yosemite National Park features stunning photography by Robb Hirsch and fascinating natural history from knowledgeable contributors. Yosemite is like nowhere else on Earth.Within its vast expanses are spectacular granite mountains, glacially carved valleys, thundering waterfalls, delicate meadows, grand trees, and charismatic wildlife. From his years of exploring and studying California's Sierra Nevada, Robb knows that understanding natural processes can thoroughly enhance a visitor's connection to the landscape. In this book, Robb provides that enriching experience by calling on experts to contribute insights into the natural wonders on view. The images and essays work together to draw readers into a deeper relationship with their favorite national park. The book features essays by these Sierra Nevada luminaries: John Muir Laws, on Wonder, Beauty, and Nature Tim Palmer, on rivers Greg Stock, on geology James McGrew, on the role of art in Yosemite Brock Dolman, on the water cycle Sarah Stock, on bird diversity Rob Grasso, on the Yosemite toad Kurt Menning, on fire ecology Beth Pratt, on pikas Dan Webster, on wildflowers Karen Amstutz, on Tuolumne Meadows Nathan Stephenson, on giant sequoias Adonia Ripple, on the importance of Yosemite Pete Devine, on the remarkable properties of leaves Robb's passion is the ongoing search for the "Wow!" that can be found in every acre of Yosemite National Park--and that passion comes through in each of his photographs. The result is a breathtaking book that will dazzle, enlighten, and inspire a deep appreciation for the nature of Yosemite.

John Muir Laws

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John Muir Laws is a naturalist, educator, and artist. He holds a degree in conservation and resource studies from the University of California, Berkeley, and in wildlife biology from the University of Montana, Missoula, as well as being certified in scientific illustration from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He is an Audubon TogetherGreen fellow and a research associate at the California Academy of Sciences. He is the author of The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds, The Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada, and Sierra Birds: A Hiker's Guide.

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