Wilderness A to Z : An Essential Guide to the Great Outdoors

by Rachel Carley

• ISBN13: 9780743200578
• ISBN10: 0743200578
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-10-23
• Publisher: Fireside

Summary

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A world of dazzling beauty, heart-stopping adventure, and remarkable diversity, the American wilderness has attracted explorers, artists, writers, philosophers, and millions of hikers, anglers, mountaineers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

You'll find their hard-won knowledge and secrets in Rachel Carley's marvelously absorbing Wilderness A to Z. More than 200 photographs and line drawings give life to a richly detailed text. Here you'll find information on:

• Wilderness recreation, safety, and trail etiquette -- from finding the right boots and sleeping bags to emergency signals and advice on surviving encounters with bears
• Geological, botanical, and wildlife wonders of every state, from Alaska to the Everglades to the Adirondacks, including the Rockies, Yellowstone, and Yosemite
• Pioneering and contemporary naturalists, literary figures, and advocates whose vision has helped protect natural wonders, from seashores to scenic trails

Blending striking visual images with practical, geographical, and historical information, Wilderness A to Z is a nature lover's literary feast.

A world of dazzling beauty, heart-stopping adventure, and remarkable diversity, the American wilderness has attracted explorers, artists, writers, philosophers, and millions of hikers, anglers, mountaineers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

You'll find their hard-won knowledge and secrets in Rachel Carley's marvelously absorbing Wilderness A to Z. More than 200 photographs and line drawings give life to a richly detailed text. Here you'll find information on:

• Wilderness recreation, safety, and trail etiquette -- from finding the right boots and sleeping bags to emergency signals and advice on surviving encounters with bears
• Geological, botanical, and wildlife wonders of every state, from Alaska to the Everglades to the Adirondacks, including the Rockies, Yellowstone, and Yosemite
• Pioneering and contemporary naturalists, literary figures, and advocates whose vision has helped protect natural wonders, from seashores to scenic trails

Blending striking visual images with practical, geographical, and historical information, Wilderness A to Z is a nature lover's literary feast.

Author Biography

Rachel Carley's previous books include Cabin Fever and The Visual Dictionary of American Domestic Architecture. She lives in Woodbury, Connecticut, and is a frequent visitor to the Adirondacks.

Table of Contents

Introduction	7	(4)
Wilderness A To Z	11	(333)
Illustration Credits	344	(4)
Index	348