The natural history of Big Sur /
Henson, Paul, -1959
The natural history of Big Sur / Paul Henson and Donald J. Usner ; illustrations by Valerie A. Kells. - Berkeley : University of California Press, c1993. - xvi, 416 p. : ill. (some col.), maps 24 cm.
Series number from jacket.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This is a natural history of the area of rugged California coastline and wild mountains known as Big Sur. The first section introduces the area's geology, climate, flora, fauna and human history. The volume then describes selected sites, trails and features. Although Big Sur is world famous for awe-inspiring scenery, it is less known for its great ecological diversity and its significance as a haven for many species of terrestrial and marine wildlife. In no other part of the world do fog-loving coastal redwoods thrive on one slope of a canyon while arid-climate yuccas grow on the other. Similarly, sea otters and cormorants live near dry-climate creatures like canyon wrens and whiptail lizards. "www.alibris.com"
520074661
Natural history--California--Big Sur.
QH 105.C2 / .H398 1993
The natural history of Big Sur / Paul Henson and Donald J. Usner ; illustrations by Valerie A. Kells. - Berkeley : University of California Press, c1993. - xvi, 416 p. : ill. (some col.), maps 24 cm.
Series number from jacket.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This is a natural history of the area of rugged California coastline and wild mountains known as Big Sur. The first section introduces the area's geology, climate, flora, fauna and human history. The volume then describes selected sites, trails and features. Although Big Sur is world famous for awe-inspiring scenery, it is less known for its great ecological diversity and its significance as a haven for many species of terrestrial and marine wildlife. In no other part of the world do fog-loving coastal redwoods thrive on one slope of a canyon while arid-climate yuccas grow on the other. Similarly, sea otters and cormorants live near dry-climate creatures like canyon wrens and whiptail lizards. "www.alibris.com"
520074661
Natural history--California--Big Sur.
QH 105.C2 / .H398 1993
