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Author : Steven L. Stephenson
Release : 2013
Genre : Nature
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 725/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis A Natural History of the Central Appalachians by : Steven L. Stephenson
Download or read book A Natural History of the Central Appalachians written by Steven L. Stephenson. This book was released on 2013. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Scott Weidensaul
Release : 2016-05-01
Genre : Nature
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 897/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Mountains of the Heart by : Scott Weidensaul
Download or read book Mountains of the Heart written by Scott Weidensaul. This book was released on 2016-05-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part natural history, part poetry, Mountains of the Heart is full of hidden gems and less traveled parts of the Appalachian Mountains Stretching almost unbroken from Alabama to Belle Isle, Newfoundland, the Appalachians are one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world. In Mountains of the Heart, renowned author and avid naturalist Scott Weidensaul shows how geology, ecology, climate, evolution, and 500 million years of history have shaped one of the continent's greatest landscapes into an ecosystem of unmatched beauty. This edition celebrates the book's 20th anniversary of publication and includes a new foreword from the author.
Author : Steven L. Stephenson
Release : 2013
Genre : Nature
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : /5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis A Natural History of the Central Appalachians by : Steven L. Stephenson
Download or read book A Natural History of the Central Appalachians written by Steven L. Stephenson. This book was released on 2013. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Chris Bolgiano
Release : 1998
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 266/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Appalachian Forest by : Chris Bolgiano
Download or read book The Appalachian Forest written by Chris Bolgiano. This book was released on 1998. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eloquent account of Appalachia's past and future. Since European settlement, Appalachia's natural history has been profoundly impacted by the people who have lived, worked, and traveled there. Bolgiano's journey explores the influx of settlers, Native American displacement, lumber and coal exploitation, the birth of forestry, and conservation issues. 37 photos.
Author : William C. Roody
Release : 2014-10-17
Genre : Nature
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 572/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians by : William C. Roody
Download or read book Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians written by William C. Roody. This book was released on 2014-10-17. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its dense forests and plentiful rainfall, West Virginia and the rest of the Central Appalachian region is an almost perfect habitat for hundreds of varieties of wild mushrooms. For the mushroom hunter, this vast bounty provides sheer delight and considerable challenge, for every outdoor excursion offers the chance of finding a mushroom not previously encountered. For both the seasoned mycologist and the novice mushroom hunter, Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians serves as a solid introduction s of the region. Some 400 species are described and illustrated with the author's own stunning color photographs, and many more are discussed in the text. Detailed mushroom descriptions assure confident identifications. Each species account includes remarks about edibility and extensive commentary to help distinguish similar species. A comprehensive glossary of specialized mycological terms is provided.
