Desert Survivor : An Adventurer's Guide to Exploring the Great American Desert

by Annerino, John

• ISBN13: 9781568582009
• ISBN10: 1568582005
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-08-21
• Publisher: Perseus Books Group

Summary

The Great American Desert stretches from Oregon to central Mexico, encompassing some of the loneliest, loveliest spots on the planet. Desert Survivor tells readers how to get there, what to take, and the dangers and pleasures they can expect to encounter along the way. Out-of-the-way gems of the Sonoran Desert are described alongside such popular desert destinations as the Grand Canyon and Big Bend National Park. Desert Survivor is written for the daypacker as well as the more intense traveler who wants to spend a few nights or more under desert skies. The book includes maps, drawings, and photos. Features an overview of the 53 most heavily visited national parks and monuments in the western U.S., and includes guidelines for exploring the desert both by foot and by vehicle.

Table of Contents

Introduction Journeys Into a Desert Place	1	(26)
Desert Survivors, Explorers & Adventures	27	(20)
Native Americans, Spaniards, and Modern Travellers
The Great American Desert	47	(32)
Mountain Islands & Desert Seas
Natural History	79	(36)
Ancestral Deserts, Life Zones, Flora & Fauna
Exploring the Great American Desert	115	(68)
By Vehicle, On Foot
Gear, Equipage and Exploraphernalia
Conditioning & Preparation
Travel, Survival
Destinations & Adventures	183	(32)
National Parks, Monuments & Wilderness Areas Biosphere Reserves
Glossary	215	(12)
Bibliography	227	(16)
Index	243	(7)
About the Author	250