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Insight Guide Arizona & Grand Canyon

Insight Guide Arizona & Grand Canyon

by Nicky Leach

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 368 PAGES

This lavishly illustrated guide includes excellent color maps and thoughtful short essays on history, culture and attractions. With chapters on numerous destinations including Phoenix, Sedona, Navajo and Hopi Reservations, and ghost towns. (SWU274, $23.99)

The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons

The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons

by John Wesley Powell

  • 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 terrific reading for any traveler to the Grand Canyon. (USW80, $16.00)

Downcanyon, A Naturalist Explores the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon

Downcanyon, A Naturalist Explores the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon

by 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 interweaves geology, plants, animals and human history in her account. (USW11, $19.95)

A Field Guide to the Grand Canyon

A Field Guide to the Grand Canyon

by Stephen Whitney

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 268 PAGES

A compact guide to the natural history of the Grand Canyon with 71 handsome color plates, maps and illustrations. (USW06, $19.95)

Grand Canyon National Park Map 207

Grand Canyon National Park Map 207

by Trails Illustrated

  • 2009
  • MAP

A detailed hiker's map (1:35,000) of Colorado River miles 60-98, perfect for those hiking to Bright Angel and Indian Gardens campgrounds. (USW332, $11.95)

 
Grand Canyon Map 261, Bright Angel Canyon, North & South Rims

Grand Canyon Map 261, Bright Angel Canyon, North & South Rims


by Trails Illustrated

  • 2009
  • MAP

A detailed hiker's map (1:35,000) of Colorado River miles 60-98, perfect for those hiking to Bright Angel and Indian Gardens campgrounds. (USW628, $11.95)

Grand Canyon, The Complete Guide

Grand Canyon, The Complete Guide


by James Kaiser

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 332 PAGES

A full-color guide on where to go, what to do, and how to get the most out of your adventures. (SWU190, $22.95)

Moon Handbook Grand Canyon

Moon Handbook Grand Canyon


by Bill Weir

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 232 PAGES

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)

Grand Canyon, Travelers' Tales

Grand Canyon, Travelers' Tales


by James O'Reilly | Larry Habegger

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 281 PAGES

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)

The Hidden Canyon, A River Journey

The Hidden Canyon, A River Journey


by John Blaustein | Edward Abbey | Martin Litton

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 143 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A celebrated collection of photographs and accompanying journals from an 18-day trip down the Colorado River by Edward Abbey himself. (SWU69, $19.95)

The Man Who Walked Through Time

The Man Who Walked Through Time


by Colin Fletcher

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1989
  • PAPER
  • 247 PAGES

Fletcher's much-loved account of a remarkable two-month odyssey below the rim of the Grand Canyon, first published in 1967. (USW94, $16.00)

Desert Solitaire

Desert Solitaire


by Edward Abbey

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 303 PAGES
  • 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, $7.99)

Grand Canyon Country, Its Majesty and Lore

Grand Canyon Country, Its Majesty and Lore


by Seymour L. Fishbein | Kenneth Brower

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 200 PAGES

An overview of the Grand Canyon presented in the style of National Geographic, featuring spectacular color photographs, maps and good travel information. (SWU13, $16.00)

Grand Canyon, A Century of Change


by Robert H. Webb

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 290 PAGES

A visual document of change along the river since the the 1889-1890 Stanton Expedition. (SWU72, $32.95)

Lasting Light, 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography

Lasting Light, 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography


by Stephen Trimble

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 126 PAGES

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 of 21 contemporary artists. (USW508, $40.00)

Mac's Pocket Guide Grand Canyon National Park Geology

Mac's Pocket Guide Grand Canyon National Park Geology


by Stewart Aitchison

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2005
  • PAPER

A 12-panel foldup guide to the geology and the geological features of the Grand Canyon with color photographs. (SWU217, $6.95)

The Desert Year

The Desert Year


by Joseph Wood Krutch

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

Joseph Wood Krutch celebrates the austere beauty, rugged plants and many animals of American Southwest in this classic account of his first year in Arizona, winner of the 1954 John Burroughs Medal for a Distingushed Book of Natural History -- and as enchanting today. With 33 original illustrations by Rudolf Freund. (USW652, $19.95)

Field Guide to the Grand Canyon

Field Guide to the Grand Canyon


by Pocket Naturalist

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2001
  • PLASTIC CARD

This handy, laminated card features color illustrations of commonly encountered birds, mammals and reptiles of the Grand Canyon and can be easily slipped in your pocket. (USW334, $5.95)

Grand Canyon, A Visitor's Companion

Grand Canyon, A Visitor's Companion


by George Wuerthner

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 264 PAGES

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)

River and Desert Plants of the Grand Canyon

River and Desert Plants of the Grand Canyon


by Kristin Huisinga | Ann Zwinger

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 263 PAGES

A comprehensive, well-illustrated guide to the ferns, grasses, forbs, shrubs, and trees found below the rim. (SWU222, $22.00)

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