The Sespe Wild by University Of Nevada Press
Fifty miles northwest of Los Angeles, Sespe Creek flows through some of the wildest territory in California. This work chronicles the author's exploration of this fantastic region - from the physical Sespe to its subsurface geology. It discusses both the Chumash people who first occupied it and the impact of Spanish and American settlers.
What sets the author aside from other environmental writers is that he finds the perfect balance between poetry and informationThroughout The Sespe Wild, Monsma shows over and over again that he's not only a capable writer, but also a knowledgeable and passionate nature enthusiast....The Sespe Wild is a great read, demonstrating both lyrical and factual qualities. It serves as a testament to California's wild past and its civilized - but in some ways wilder - present. - Joshua Chase, Las Vegas City Life The Sespe Wild partly fills what has been a void: serious nature writing about the Sespe. Don't look for it to guide you to particular locations. Don't look to it for a detailed history of the last 15 years of conservation battles. Look to it as a book to enhance your sense of wonder at nature's magnificence in a place called the Sespe. - Alasdair Coyne, Los Angeles Sierra Club Southern Sierran
Bradley John Monsma is professor of English and interdisciplinary studies at California State University, Channel Islands, where he teaches courses on multicultural literature and environmental writing. His essays and articles have appeared in several literary and scholarly journals. An ardent backpacker and whitewater kayaker, he has enjoyed wild places and rivers throughout the western United States and Canada.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780874177046 |
| ISBN 10 | 0874177049 |
| Title | The Sespe Wild |
| Author | Monsma Bradley John |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of Nevada Press |
| Year published | 2007-02-28 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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