The Natural History of Big Sur by Paul Henson

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The Natural History of Big Sur by Paul Henson

Yearly millions of people visit the area of rugged California coastline and wild mountains known as Big Sur. This book presents both a natural history of this beautiful region and a guide to its extensive public lands. It introduces the area's geology, climate, flora, fauna, and human history. It describes selected sites, trails, and features.
"An excellent introduction to this section of the Central Coast for visitors" -- Robert Walch The Californian
Paul Henson is a wildlife biologist with Scientific Resources, Inc. in Portland, Oregon. Donald J. Usner is an environmental consultant in New Mexico. This book took shape while both were working in Big Sur. Valerie A. Kells, a freelance illustrator in Virginia, has a degree in Natural History and was part of this project from its start.
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ISBN 13 9780520205109
ISBN 10 0520205103
Title The Natural History of Big Sur
Author Paul Henson
Series California Natural History Guides
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher University of California Press
Year published 1996-12-10
Number of pages 416
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.