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Yosemite & the Sierras   |   READING AND TRAVEL GUIDE

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Essential Books These 6 items are available for $81, including
U.S. shipping, a 15% discount (Item no. EXCAL91)
 
Yosemite  •  Ansel Adams
NATURAL HISTORY •  1995 •  PAPER  • 112 PAGES
A handsome collection of Ansel Adams' photographs of Yosemite National Park. The 66 photographs include portraits of Moon and Half Dome, Clearing Winter Storm, and El Capitan. (CAL49, $21.99)
  Yosemite
My First Summer in the Sierra  •  John Muir
NATURAL HISTORY •  2003 •  PAPER  • 353 PAGES
A facsimile edition of Muir's original account of his first summer in Yosemite and surrounding High Sierras. Based on his youthful notebooks of the summer of 1869, Muir did not publish the book until 1911. (CAL47, $13.00)
  My First Summer in the Sierra
Yosemite Wildlife  •  James Kavanagh
FIELD GUIDE •  2007 •  PLASTIC CARD
A handy, laminated fold-up card featuring 140 birds, mammals, reptiles and insects. (USW499, $5.95)
  Yosemite Wildlife
Compass Guide Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks  •  Sara Benson
GUIDEBOOK •  2009 •  PAPER  • 384 PAGES
A compact, illustrated guide and overview of the history, culture, nature and attractions of the region. Also, has a 20-page section of practical information. (USW576, $19.99)
  Compass Guide Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks
The Complete Guidebook to Yosemite National Park  •  Steven P. Medley
GUIDEBOOK •  2012 •  PAPER  • 120 PAGES
Created by the people who know Yosemite best, this guidebook has become a standard reference for park visitors and is now available in a revised and expanded edition. This title features things to see and do, provides reservation information and dining options for all areas of the park, lists hiking trails and backpacking tips, and covers major and little-known natural features. Also included are information on roads and gateway communities, tips on how to reserve a campsite, photos of flora and fauna, and a list of important phone numbers. New to this seventh edition are updated information on internet and mobile phone access, a history of rock climbing in the area, and all new photographs and maps (CAL51, $12.95)
  The Complete Guidebook to Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park Map  •  Trails Illustrated
MAP
A detailed, topographic map of Yosemite National Park, shown at a scale of 1:100,000. It's printed on tear-proof and water resistant tyvek. Two Sides. 25x37 inches. (CAL40, $11.95)
  Yosemite National Park Map



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National Geographic Yosemite National Park Road Guide  •  Jeremy Schmidt   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A compact guidebook by National Geographic with the publisher's usual attention to maps and color photography. With a good overview of history, nature, culture and attractions. (USW472, $8.95)
 
 
The Photographers's Guide to Yosemite  •  Michael Frye   • GUIDEBOOK • COMING IN JULY  •  These tips and directions from Yosemite local Michael Frye include detailed maps, tips and 100 color photographs. (CAL322, $12.95)
 
 
Yosemite, the Complete Guide  •  James Kaiser   • GUIDEBOOK  •  This outdoor guide, which includes the High Sierra, features stunning color photographs on almost every page, a detailed roundup of hiking, camping and other activites, innovative maps in topographic detail and dozens of suggested itineraries. (CAL213, $22.95)
 
 
The Last Season  •  Eric Blehm   • EXPLORATION  •  Eric Blehm's account of the disappearance of experienced ranger Randy Morgenson in the wilderness of the Sierras is a tribute to the man and the natural beauty of the mountains. (CAL207, $14.99)
 
 
Wild Muir  •  John Muir   • ANTHOLOGY  •  Fiona King illustrated this collection of 22 of John Muir's greatest adventures, published by the Yosemite Association. With woodcuts. (CAL323, $12.95)
 
 
Assembling California  •  John McPhee   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  Another fine book on geology and natural history from John McPhee, this time in the company of Eldridge Moores, on travels throughout California. (USW187, $16.00)
 
 
Sierra Nevada, The Naturalist's Companion  •  Verna Johnston   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  This portrait of the Sierra Nevada has been a favorite among naturalists since first published in 1970. Recently updated to reflect ecological research, it's a lyrical tour of the wildlife, plants and landscapes. (CAL46, $25.95)
 
 
Yosemite in Time  •  Mark Klett  •  Rebecca Solnit   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A gorgeous example of book-making (with six innovative gatefolds), this illuminating book juxtaposes modern color landscape photographs by Mark Klett against iconic classic portraits of Yosemite by Ansel Adams and others. (CAL219, $45.00)
 
 
Yosemite, an American Treasure  •  Kenneth Brower   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  An overview of Yosemite National Park, presented in the style of National Geographic style with 120 color photographs and text by Kenneth Brower. A volume in the National Geographic Park Profiles series. (CAL43, $16.00)
 
 
Mac's Field Guide to Yosemite National Park: Birds and Mammals  •  Craig MacGowan   • FIELD GUIDE  •  This double-sided, laminated card features color drawings of the birds and mammals commonly found in Yosemite National Park. (CAL48, $4.95)
 
 
National Audubon Society Field Guide to California  •  Peter Alden   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A compact, easy-to-use guide to 1,000 of California's trees, wildflowers, mammals, insects, birds and other flora and fauna. (CAL07, $19.95)
 
 
Sierra Nevada Natural History  •  Tracy I. Storer  •  Robert L. Usinger  •  David Lukas   • FIELD GUIDE  •  An old-fashioned comprehensive guide to 750 species of mammals, plants, insects, fish, birds and amphibians throughout the Sierra Nevadas. (CAL53, $25.95)
 
 
The Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada  •  John Muir Laws   • FIELD GUIDE  •  This impressively detailed, compact and comprehensive identification guide covers 1700 native species of trees, wildflowers, ferns, fungi, lichens, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals, and insects. Well organized for the field with 2,800 clear color illustrations and key features integrated on the page. (CAL238, $24.95)
 
 
 
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