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Natural History of Big Sur by Paul Henson & Donald J. Usner & Valerie A. Kells
This is a natural history of the area of rugged California coastline and wild mountains known as Big Sur. The first section introduces the area's geology, climate, flora, fauna and human history. The volume then describes selected sites, trails and features.
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. |
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| Author(s) : | Format : Hardback Book |
| ISBN-10 : 0520074661 | ISBN-13 : 9780520074668 |
| RRP : £27.95 | Best available price : £ / $ |
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Product Details:
Series Title : California Natural History Guides
Country Publication : United States
Publication Date : 20/08/1993
Publisher : University Presses of California, Columbia and Princeton
Page Length : 416mm
Page Size : 236mm