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The Height of Our Mountains: Nature Writing from Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley
ISBN: 9780801856914 / Angielski / Miękka / 456 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is an anthology of nearly four centuries of nature writing about one of America's premier regions--the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Beginning with Captain John Smith's eager gaze westward in search of gold and ending with contemporary essayist John Daniel's transformative gaze inward in search of wilderness, The Height of our Mountains features the work of seventy of the nation's finest writers on nature, from 1607 to 1997. Responding to Thomas Jefferson's claim in Notes on the State of Virginia that -the height of our mountains has not yet been... This is an anthology of nearly four centuries of nature writing about one of America's premier regions--the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Val... |
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154,99 zł |
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The Poconos: An Illustrated Natural History Guide
ISBN: 9780813538310 / Angielski / Miękka / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Poconos, a rich plateau nestled in northeastern Pennsylvania between the Delaware River and the Moosic Mountains, encompass a variety of alluring features - forests and lakes, abundant wildlife, ski slopes, waterfalls, and honeymoon resorts. This classic guide offers a window into the natural history and ecology of the region, less than two hours drive from New York City and Philadelphia, whose scenery attracts some ten million visitors each year. The perfect reference for amateur naturalists, outdoor enthusiasts, tourists, and others who wish to explore the area, "The Poconos" clearly...
The Poconos, a rich plateau nestled in northeastern Pennsylvania between the Delaware River and the Moosic Mountains, encompass a variety of alluring ...
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142,12 zł |
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Where There are Mountains : An Environmental History of the Southern Appalachians
ISBN: 9780820324944 / Angielski / Miękka / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A timely study of change in a complex environment, "Where There Are Mountains" explores the relationship between human inhabitants of the southern Appalachians and their environment. Incorporating a wide variety of disciplines in the natural and social sciences, the study draws information from several viewpoints and spans more than four hundred years of geological, ecological, anthropological, and historical development in the Appalachian region. The book begins with a description of the indigenous Mississippian culture in 1500 and ends with the destructive effects of industrial logging... A timely study of change in a complex environment, "Where There Are Mountains" explores the relationship between human inhabitants of the southern ... |
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146,98 zł |
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The Mountains of New Mexico
ISBN: 9780826335166 / Angielski / Miękka / 384 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Many non-New Mexicans envision New Mexico as one large desert, yet New Mexico is very much a mountain state, with more than one hundred named mountain groups. New Mexico's highest point is 13,161-foot Wheeler Peak, and Sierra Blanca, 11,973 feet high, is snow capped for most of the year.
What's more, the mountains here display a diversity rarely seen elsewhere: glacier-carved alpine summits (Sangre de Cristos), shield volcanoes (Mount Taylor and Sierra Grande), cinder cones (Capulin Mountain), fossil limestone reefs (Guadalupes), laccolith intrusions (Capitan and Zuni Mountains), erosional... Many non-New Mexicans envision New Mexico as one large desert, yet New Mexico is very much a mountain state, with more than one hundred named mountain...
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109,24 zł |
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Field Guide to the Sandia Mountains
ISBN: 9780826336675 / Angielski / Spiralna / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Each year over 2 million visitors to New Mexico's Sandia Mountains enjoy more than 100 miles of trails, hiking, climbing, running, biking, skiing, and birding, as well as viewing the mountains from hang gliders and hot air balloons. This guide will assist visitors in discovering the diverse natural features of the Sandias. Field Guide to the Sandia Mountains includes sections on ecology, including weather and fire, geology, flora (grasses, flowers, trees) and fauna (arthropods, reptiles and amphibians, birds, mammals), and recreational opportunities. Plant keys and fauna... Each year over 2 million visitors to New Mexico's Sandia Mountains enjoy more than 100 miles of trails, hiking, climbing, running, biking, skiing, ... |
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109,24 zł |
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Mesa Verde National Park: Shadows of the Centuries, Revised Edition
ISBN: 9780870816840 / Angielski / Miękka / 275 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Originally published in 1988, Mesa Verde National Park: Shadows of the Centuries is an engaging and artfully illustrated history of an enigmatic assemblage of canyons and mesas tucked into the south-western corner of Colorado. Duane A. Smith recounts the dramatic 1888 "discovery" of the cliff dwellings and other Anasazi ruins and the ensuing twenty-year campaign to preserve them. Smith also details the resulting creation of a national park in 1906 and assesses the impact of more recent developments -- railroads and highways, air pollution, and the growing significance of tourism -- on the...
Originally published in 1988, Mesa Verde National Park: Shadows of the Centuries is an engaging and artfully illustrated history of an enigmatic assem...
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87,35 zł |
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Field Guide to the Cascades & Olympics
ISBN: 9780898868081 / Angielski / Miękka / 317 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. * More than 700 color illustrations for easy identification * Expanded with new sections on mushrooms, insects, and rock identification * Handy color tabs for easy access, and quick reference index on back cover Don't just call it a mushroom when it's a golden chanterelle; know your screech owl from your saw-whet owl; distinguish a monarch butterfly from a painted lady -- all with the help of this comprehensive guide to the common plants and animals of the Cascade and Olympic Mountains. The species accounts have been updated with the latest taxonomic changes and, as... * More than 700 color illustrations for easy identification * Expanded with new sections on mushrooms, insects, and rock identification *... |
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109,24 zł |
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Hollows, Peepers, and Highlanders: An Appalachian Mountain Ecology
ISBN: 9780937058862 / Angielski / Miękka / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this revised and expanded edition of Hollows, Peepers, and Highlanders, author George Constantz, a biologist and naturalist, writes about the beauty and nature of the Appalachian landscape
In this revised and expanded edition of Hollows, Peepers, and Highlanders, author George Constantz, a biologist and naturalist, writes about the beaut...
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87,35 zł |
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Mountain Geography - A Critique And Field Study
ISBN: 9781406738810 / Angielski / Miękka / 462 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive critique and field study of mountain geography. Complete with a wealth of tables, diagrams, photographs, and interesting information, this is a text that will greatly appeal to anyone with an interest in the subject of geography, or mountains more specifically. The chapters of this book include: 'Mountain Temperatures'; 'Humidity and Precipitation'; 'Winds, Clouds, and Sun'; 'Vegetation Zones and The Height Limits of Fields'; 'Forests and Their Significance'; 'Alpine Pastures and Alpine Economy'; 'Land Utilization and Economics'; etcetera. Many...
This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive critique and field study of mountain geography. Complete with a wealth of tables, diagrams, photographs...
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205,92 zł |
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Escape from Lucania: An Epic Story of Survival
ISBN: 9781416567677 / Angielski / Miękka / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In 1937, Mount Lucania was the highest unclimbed peak in North America. Located deep within the Saint Elias mountain range, which straddles the border of Alaska and the Yukon, and surrounded by glacial peaks, Lucania was all but inaccessible. The leader of one failed expedition deemed it "impregnable." But in that year, a pair of daring young climbers would attempt a first ascent, not knowing that their quest would turn into a perilous struggle for survival. Escape from Lucania is their remarkable story. Classmates and fellow members of the Harvard Mountaineering Club, Brad...
In 1937, Mount Lucania was the highest unclimbed peak in North America. Located deep within the Saint Elias mountain range, which straddles the border...
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74,21 zł |
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In the Catskills - Selections from the Writings of John Burroughs
ISBN: 9781408622919 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republ...
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166,69 zł |
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Wild Animals at Home
ISBN: 9781408697276 / Angielski / Miękka / 314 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book contains a delightful account of Ernest Thompson Seton's experiences in Yellowstone Park - and the various animals that he encountered during his excursions. Full of delicate descriptions, interesting information, and humorous anecdotes, this volume is highly recommended for those with a love of the great outdoors, and would make for a great addition to collections of hunting literature. Contents include: The Cute Coyote, The Pride-Dog and His Kin, Famous Fur-Bearers, Horns and Hoofs and Legs of Speed, Bats in the Devil s Kitchen, The Well-Meaning Skunk, The Badger, The...
This vintage book contains a delightful account of Ernest Thompson Seton's experiences in Yellowstone Park - and the various animals that he encounter...
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117,64 zł |
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High Crimes: The Fate of Everest in an Age of Greed
ISBN: 9781401309848 / Angielski / Miękka / 384 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. High Crimes is journalist Michael Kodas's gripping account of life on top of the world--where man is every bit as deadly as Mother Nature. In the years following the publication of Into Thin Air, much has changed on Mount Everest. Among all the books documenting the glorious adventures in mountains around the world, none details how the recent infusion of wealthy climbers is drawing crime to the highest place on the planet. The change is caused both by a tremendous boom in traffic, and a new class of parasitic and predatory adventurer. It's likely that Jon Krakauer...
High Crimes is journalist Michael Kodas's gripping account of life on top of the world--where man is every bit as deadly as Mother Nature.
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137,87 zł |
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History of the Alps, 1500 - 1900: Environment, Development, and Society
ISBN: 9781933202341 / Angielski / Miękka / 276 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. History of the Alps, 1500-1900: Environment, Development, and Society provides a precise history of one of the greatest mountain range systems in the world.
History of the Alps, 1500-1900: Environment, Development, and Society provides a precise history of one of the greatest mountain range systems in the ...
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166,16 zł |
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History of the Alps, 1500 - 1900: Environment, Development, and Society
ISBN: 9781933202419 / Angielski / Twarda / 286 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In the 1700s, Jean-Jacques Rousseau celebrated the Alps as the quintessence of the triumph of nature over the "horrors" of civilization. Now available in English, "History of the Alps, 1500-1900: Environment, Development and Society" provides a precise history of one of the greatest mountain range systems in the world. Jon Mathieu's Work disproves a number of commonly held notions about the Alps, positioning them as neither an inversion of lowland society nor a world apart with respect to Europe. Mathieu's broad historical portrait addresses both the economic and sociopolitical-exploring the...
In the 1700s, Jean-Jacques Rousseau celebrated the Alps as the quintessence of the triumph of nature over the "horrors" of civilization. Now available...
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420,12 zł |
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In the Shadow of Denali: Life And Death On Alaska's Mt. Mckinley, First Edition
ISBN: 9781599217949 / Angielski / Miękka / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A classic in the genre of mountain literature--with a new preface by the author Rising more than 20,000 feet into the Alaskan sky is Denali, the tallest mountain in North America. In this collection of exhilarating and stunning narratives, Jonathan Waterman paints a startlingly intimate portrait of the white leviathan and brings to vivid life men and women whose fates have entwined on its sheer icy peak.
A classic in the genre of mountain literature--with a new preface by the author Rising more than 20,000 feet into the Alaskan sky is Denali, the talle...
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69,43 zł |
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Afoot & Afield: Las Vegas & Southern Nevada: A Comprehensive Hiking Guide
ISBN: 9780899976518 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The newest edition to the successful Afoot & Afield series takes readers beyond the bright lights of the fastest growing metropolitan area in the United States to some of the most rugged, beautiful, and remote wilderness in the country--more than 100 trips within a three-hour drive of the Las Vegas Strip.
The newest edition to the successful Afoot & Afield series takes readers beyond the bright lights of the fastest growing metropolitan area in the Unit...
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82,97 zł |
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About a Mountain
ISBN: 9780393339017 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. When John D'Agata helps his mother move to Las Vegas one summer, he begins to follow a story about the federal government's plan to store nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain; the result is a startling portrait that compels a reexamination of the future of human life.
When John D'Agata helps his mother move to Las Vegas one summer, he begins to follow a story about the federal government's plan to store nuclear wast...
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69,43 zł |
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Dogs Of The World - The Author And Dogs - History And Origin Of Man's Best Friend - Care And General Management - Feeding - Rearing Exhibiting - Commo
ISBN: 9781445516721 / Angielski / Miękka / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are repub...
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142,16 zł |
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Dogs Of The World - The Author And Dogs - History And Origin Of Man's Best Friend - Care And General Management - Feeding - Rearing Exhibiting - Common Diseases, Etc.
ISBN: 9781445516943 / Angielski / Twarda / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are repub...
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171,59 zł |
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