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Essential Books These 5 items are available for $71, including
U.S. shipping, a 15% discount (Item no. EXSWU145)		  
Insight Guide Arizona & Grand Canyon  •  Nicky Leach
GUIDEBOOK •  2011 •  PAPER  • 368 PAGES
This lavishly illustrated Insight guide includes excellent color maps and thoughtful short essays on history, culture and attractions. (SWU274, $23.99)		   Insight Guide Arizona & Grand Canyon
The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons  •  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 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)		   The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons
Desert Solitaire  •  Edward Abbey
NATURAL HISTORY •  1990 •  PAPER  • 303 PAGES • FAVORITE
A beloved classic, read aloud at campfires throughout the Southwest. It's one of the great works on the value of the desert, eloquent and laugh-out-loud funny. Although Abbey writes specifically about the Colorado Plateau and his experiences as a ranger at Arches National Park outside Moab Utah, his message is universal. Originally published in 1990. (DES02, $14.95)		   Desert Solitaire
Recreational Map of Arizona  •  GTR Mapping
2006 •  MAP
This colorful, shaded relief map of Arizona, shown at a scale of 1:790,000, includes recreational sites, points of interest, Indian reservations, national parks and monuments throughout the state. With travel information on the reverse. Two Sides. 29x37 inches. (USW271, $7.95)		   Recreational Map of Arizona
Grand Canyon National Park Map 207  •  Trails Illustrated
2009 •  MAP
A detailed topographic map of all Grand Canyon National Park, shown at a scale of 1:74,000, printed on tear-resistant, waterproof paper. Two Sides. 37x25 inches. (USW332, $11.95)		   Grand Canyon National Park Map 207



Also Recommended

Grand Canyon Map 261, Bright Angel Canyon, North & South Rims  •  Trails Illustrated    •  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 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)
 		  
Grand Canyon, The Complete Guide  •  James Kaiser   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A full-color guide on where to go, what to do, and how to get the most out of your adventures. (SWU190, $22.95)
 		  
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)
 		  
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)
 		  
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)
 		  
The Southwest Table, Traditional Cuisine from Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona  •  Dave DeWitt   • FOOD  •  Expert on chile peppers and spicy foods, Dave DeWitt (aka "the Pope of Peppers") blends Southwestern culinary history with 130 authentic recipes and cooking techniques in this tantalizing collection of fiery, flavorful dishes from Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. (SWU489, $29.95)
 		  
Ancient Peoples of the American Southwest  •  Stephen Plog  •  Amy Elizabeth Grey   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT  •  This illustrated introduction provides an in-depth look at the ancient cultures that first inhabited the pueblos and cliff dwellings of the American Southwest. Organized chronologically, it features hundreds of maps, mostly black-and-white photographs and site diagrams. (USW131, $26.95)
 		  
Arizona, A History  •  Thomas S. Sheridan   • HISTORY  •  In this lively, scholarly history Sheridan explores the ways in which Native Americans, Hispanics, and Anglos have inhabited and exploited Arizona from the pursuit of the Naco mammoth 11,000 years ago to modern development and financial misadventures. (SWU276, $26.95)
 		  
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)
 		  
Beyond the Hundredth Meridian, John Wesley Powell and the Second Opening of the West  •  Wallace Stegner   • EXPLORATION  •  The classic, Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of explorer John Wesley Powell by the great Wallace Stegner, first published in 1954. It's both an adventure and an insightful look at the politics of development in the American West. (USW78, $17.00)
 		  
Down the River  •  Edward Abbey   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  A collection of essays, including Abbey's experiences in and around the Colorado River. (SWU73, $17.00)
 		  
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)
 		  
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, $16.00)
 		  
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon  •  John Ford   • LITERATURE  •  A U.S. Cavalry captain (John Wayne) struggles with honor, duty and loneliness as he nears retirement in this poignant Technicolor Western, directed by the great John Ford. The film includes breathtaking shots of Monument Valley. (USW592, $12.97)
 		  
The Grand Canyon Reader  •  Lance Newman   • ANTHOLOGY  •  Both an English professor and river guide, Lance Newman selects well from the accounts of early explorers, popular fiction and contemporary literature by writers as diverse as John McPhee, Ann Zwinger, Edward Abbey and Barry Lopez for this choice anthology. Organized into section of the rim, the river and people, these Stories of the Great Unknown are just the thing for the traveler. (SWU490, $19.95)
 		  
The Laughing Boy  •  Oliver La Farge   • LITERATURE  •  An ethnographer and archaeologist, La Farge captures the flavor of the landscapes and ways of life in Northern Arizona in the early 20th century in this Pulitzer Prize-winning short novel. (USW240, $12.95)
 		  
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)
 		  
A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert  •  Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A comprehensive natural history with 35 color illustrations, 25 black and white photographs, and 450 line drawings. (BJA26, $31.95)
 		  
Cadillac Desert, The American West and Its Disappearing Water  •  Marc Reisner   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A definitive history of water development in the American desert -- and a now-classic chronicle of wrong-headed policies and misadventures controlling the great rivers of the West. (USW246, $18.00)
 		  
Downcanyon, A Naturalist Explores the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon  •  Ann Zwinger   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  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)
 		  
Grand Canyon, Story Behind the Scenery  •  Greer L. Price   • NATURAL HISTORY • YOUNG ADULTS  •  An illustrated overview of the natural features and wildlife of Grand Canyon. (SWU07, $7.95)
 		  
Introduction to Grand Canyon Geology  •  L. Greer Price   • SCIENCE  •  A slim guide to the geology of the Grand Canyon. (SWU45, $9.95)
 		  
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 of 21 contemporary artists. (USW508, $40.00)
 		  
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, $6.95)
 		  
Monument Valley, Navajo Tribal Park  •  Anne Markward   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  Photographers Kerrick James, Fred Hirschmann, Gary Ladd, Chuck Place, Tom Till and Larry Ulrich contribute to this portrait of the weather-carved rock, startling formations and grandeur of this land. (USW597, $16.95)
 		  
Our Sonoran Desert  •  Bill Broyles   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  Broyles showcases the diverse landscapes, plants and animals of the Sonoran from its rugged mountains, sand dunes and lava flows to its cactus, horned lizards and bighorn sheep in this compact introduction. (USW567, $14.95)
 		  
Roadside Geology Arizona  •  Halka Chronic   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  Designed for the roadside traveler, this book explains in detail the geologic history of Arizona as seen through the window. It's a great introduction to basic geomorphology and how the dramatic landscapes were formed. (USW122, $20.00)
 		  
The Desert Year  •  Joseph Wood Krutch   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  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)
 		  
When the Rains Come, A Naturalist's Year in the Sonoran Desert  •  John Alcock   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  Combining scientific observation with a personal perspective and color photographs, longtime Sonoran resident John Alcock tracks the changes in plant and animal life over the course of a drought year, offering new insights into the desert's natural history, conservation and astonishing diversity. (SWU471, $21.95)
 		  
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)
 		  
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)
 		  
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)
 		  
Field Guide to the Grand Canyon  •  Pocket Naturalist   • FIELD GUIDE  •  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  •  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)
 		  
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)
 		  
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America  •  Jon Dunn   • FIELD GUIDE  •  From Alaska to Baja California, Nova Scotia and Florida, this guide is the veteran's choice for birding anywhere in the United States. Tabbed for easy access, the color range maps in this sixth edition are outstanding. (FG09, $27.95)
 		  
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)
 		  
Wild Plants of the Pueblo Province, Exploring Ancient and Enduring Uses  •  William Dunmire  •  Gail Tierney   • FIELD GUIDE  •  An accessible guide to the diverse plant communities of the Pueblo people. (USW09, $22.50)
 		  
 
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