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READING AND TRAVEL GUIDE
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Grand Canyon, The Complete Guide
James Kaiser
GUIDEBOOK
2007
PAPER
332 PAGES
A full-color informative guide on where to go, what to do, and how to get the most out of hikes, river trips and other adventures in the Grand Canyon, featuring an overview of sights and attractions and dozens of excellent, detailed maps. With chapters on Adventures, Geology, Ecology, History, South Rim, Colorado River, North Rim and Havasu.
(SWU190, $22.95) |
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The Hidden Canyon, A River Journey
John Blaustein
Edward Abbey
Martin Litton
TRAVEL NARRATIVE
1999
PAPER
143 PAGES
A celebrated collection of photographs and accompanying journal of an 18-day trip down the Colorado River by none other than Edward Abbey. Martin Litton (founder of Grand Canyon dory), who rafted the river in a wooden dory in celebration of his 80th birthday, provides the introduction. This revised edition includes additional photographs.
(SWU69, $19.95) |
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The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons
John Wesley Powell
Wallace Stegner
EXPLORATION
2003
PAPER
397 PAGES
The classic tale of adventure and exploration of the rivers and canyonlands of the Colorado Plateau, originally published in 1875 -- and still essential reading for any traveler to the Grand Canyon. The one-armed explorer/scientist Powell captures all the exhilaration and danger of adventure in unknown territory. He and his men explored 1,000 miles of often-treacherous river in what is now Utah and Arizona.
(USW80, $16.00) |
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Downcanyon, A Naturalist Explores the Colorado River Through the Grand Canyon
Ann Zwinger
NATURAL HISTORY
1995
PAPER
320 PAGES
A vivid overview of the Grand Canyon and Colorado River, from Mile 0 at Lees Ferry to Mile 278 at Grand Wash Fault. Zwinger, clearly in love with the American West, interweaves geology, plants, animals and human history in her account, organized by season. She helpfully includes extensive notes for further reading. With line drawings and two maps.
(USW11, $19.95) |
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Grand Canyon National Park Map
Trails Illustrated
1999
MAP
A detailed hiker's topographic map of Grand Canyon National Park, shown at a scale of 1:74,000, printed on tear-resistant, waterproof paper.
(USW332, $11.95) |
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Colorado Plateau Canyonlands Map
Hildebrand
Including Bryce, Zion, the Grand Canyon, Arizona and New Mexico at 1:700,000.
(USW05, $11.95) |
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Grand Canyon National Park Destination Map
National Geographic
A fold-up map of the Grand Canyon, shown at a scale of 1:70,000.
(SWU01, $14.95) |
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Compass Guide Arizona
Lawrence Cheek
Carrie Sears Bell
Michael Freeman
Kerrick James
GUIDEBOOK
A personable and well-written overview of Arizona's natural attractions, history, people, arts and architecture.
(USW121, $21.95) |
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Desert Survivor, An Adventurer's Guide to Exploring the Great American Desert
John Annerino
GUIDEBOOK
A practical guide to 53 parks of the desert Southwest.
(USW372, $15.95) |
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Hiking the Grand Canyon
John Annerino
GUIDEBOOK
The third edition of Annerino's informative guide to the canyon with information on what to expect, an overview of the native and natural history of the area, suggested routes and trail descriptions.
(SWU210, $16.95) |
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Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park
Lonely Planet
GUIDEBOOK
This comprehensive guide, with a focus on where to go and what to do, includes an overview of the natural history of the area and maps.
(SWU174, $19.99) |
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Moon Handbook Grand Canyon
Bill Weir
GUIDEBOOK
A handy, practical guide to the Grand Canyon and nearby regions, this book is a good resource for planning a trip, featuring extensive, up-to-date listings, maps and other background information.
(SWU175, $17.95) |
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The Complete Whitewater Rafter
Jeff Bennett
REFERENCE
A popular, practical guide to whitewater rafting, with information on preparing for your trip, choosing equipment, safety and rescue, the history of rafting, as well as introductions to water currents and rapid classifications.
(OCE59, $16.95) |
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How the Canyon Became Grand, A Short History
Stephen J. Pyne
HISTORY
The history of the idea and allure of the Grand Canyon, and its transformation from worthless real estate to marvel of nature.
(USW76, $15.00) |
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On the Edge of Splendor, Exploring Grand Canyon's Human Past
Douglas Wright Schwartz
HISTORY
An illustrated at look at the often overlooked human history of the Grand Canyon, including native peoples, exploration, and the tourist industry.
(SWU225, $12.95) |
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Down the River
Edward Abbey
TRAVEL NARRATIVE
A collection of essays, including Abbey's experiences in and around the Colorado River.
(SWU73, $16.00) |
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Grand Canyon, Travelers' Tales
James O'Reilly
Larry Habegger
TRAVEL NARRATIVE
A diverse collection of excellent stories and essays on the nature, history and people of the Grand Canyon. Organized by topic, the selection includes Barry Lopez, Terry Tempest Williams, Ann Zwinger, Colin Fletcher, Edward Abbey and other greats.
(USW333, $17.95) |
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Over the Edge, Death in Grand Canyon
Thomas M. Myers
Michael Ghiglieri
EXPLORATION
A veteran Colorado River guide and park physician teamed up for this dauntingly popular review (equal part grim and hilarious) of how 600 people have met their maker in Grand Canyon, organized by mode of dispatch (falls, freezing, drowning etc).
(SWU234, $22.95) |
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The Man Who Walked Through Time
Colin Fletcher
TRAVEL NARRATIVE
Fletcher's much-loved account of a remarkable two-month odyssey below the rim of the Grand Canyon, first published in 1967.
(USW94, $14.95) |
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There's This River... Grand Canyon Boatman Stories
Christa Sadler
ANTHOLOGY
A collection of stories and tales by the boatmen (and women) of the Grand Canyon, first published in 1994 and expanded for this new edition. With 35 illustrations, many in color.
(SWU214, $17.95) |
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Desert Solitaire
Edward Abbey
NATURAL HISTORY
FAVORITE
One of the great works on the value of the desert, eloquent and laugh-out-loud funny. Although Abbey writes specifically about his experiences as a ranger at Arches National Park outside Moab Utah, his message is universal.
(DES02, $14.95) |
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Downstream, Encounters with the Colorado River
Karen Halverson
NATURAL HISTORY
Halverston arresting large-format color photographs document the nature and transformation of the Colorado River, capturning both its natural majesty and the unexpected beauty of its much altered state.
(SWU249, $34.95) |
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Grand Canyon, A River at Risk
Chris Rainier
Wade Davis
NATURAL HISTORY
This evocative, illustrated journey down the Colorado, produced in conjunction with the IMAX film, features 200 striking photographs.
(SWU245, $45.00) |
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Introduction to Grand Canyon Geology
L. Greer Price
SCIENCE
A slim guide to the geology of the Grand Canyon.
(SWU45, $9.95) |
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Lasting Light, 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography
Stephen Trimble
NATURAL HISTORY
A celebration of the canyon and its allure for great photographers, this book showcases work of prominent photographers over the last 125 years. The images are enhance by trimble's profiles with 21 contemporary artists.
(USW508, $40.00) |
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Mac's Pocket Guide Grand Canyon National Park Geology
Stewart Aitchison
NATURAL HISTORY
A 12-panel foldup guide to the geology and the geological features of the Grand Canyon with color photographs.
(SWU217, $5.95) |
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Travelers Guide to the Geology of the Colorado Plateau
Donald L. Baars
NATURAL HISTORY
A clearly written survey of the geology of the Four Corners region.
(SWU32, $25.00) |
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A Field Guide to the Grand Canyon
Stephen Whitney
FIELD GUIDE
A compact guide to the natural history of the Grand Canyon with 71 handsome color plates, maps and illustrations.
(USW06, $19.95) |
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A Field Guide to the Plants of Arizona
Anne Orth Epple
Lewis Epple
FIELD GUIDE
A photographic field guide to the flora of Arizona.
(SWU60, $24.95) |
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A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians
Robert Stebbins
FIELD GUIDE
The definitive field guide, with a special section on Baja's endemic species.
(FG08, $22.00) |
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Field Guide to the Grand Canyon
Pocket Naturalist
FIELD GUIDE
A card featuring commonly encountered birds, mammals and reptiles of the Grand Canyon.
(USW334, $5.95) |
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Grand Canyon, A Visitor's Companion
George Wuerthner
FIELD GUIDE
A handbook and guide to the geology, ecology and wildlife of the Grand Canyon, featuring 60 color photographs and 260 color drawings.
(SWU197, $19.95) |
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National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Southwestern States: Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah
Peter Alden
FIELD GUIDE
A compact photographic guide to the wildflowers, trees, mosses, butterflies, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals of the American Southwest.
(SWU14, $19.95) |
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National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America
National Geographic
FIELD GUIDE
From Alaska to Baja California, this field guide, now in its fifth edition is the one to carry.
(FG09, $24.00) |
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River and Desert Plants of the Grand Canyon
Kristin Huisinga
Ann Zwinger
FIELD GUIDE
A comprehensive, well-illustrated guide to the ferns, grasses, forbs, shrubs, and trees found below the rim.
(SWU222, $22.00) |
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The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America
David Sibley
FIELD GUIDE
A compact, geographically-specific version of the Sibley Guide with all-new range maps, the same glorious illustrations and expanded, extremely valuable descriptions of each bird.
(USW418, $19.95) |
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