Rocky Mountains |
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Author:
| Elias, Scott A. |
Series title: | Smithsonian Natural History Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-58834-042-9 |
Publication Date: | Feb 2000 |
Publisher: | Smithsonian Books
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $110.00 |
Book Description:
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The Rocky Mountains are one of the Earth's most spectacular geological features, containing vast stretches that remain wild and untamed. In his comprehensive natural history of _the backbone of the continent,_ Scott A. Elias examines their physical environment and ecology, examining in detail everything from geology and fossils to flora and fauna. Elias also includes a history of the native peoples and a synthesis of activities since the Spanish colonial period in the Southern Rockies...
More DescriptionThe Rocky Mountains are one of the Earth's most spectacular geological features, containing vast stretches that remain wild and untamed. In his comprehensive natural history of _the backbone of the continent,_ Scott A. Elias examines their physical environment and ecology, examining in detail everything from geology and fossils to flora and fauna. Elias also includes a history of the native peoples and a synthesis of activities since the Spanish colonial period in the Southern Rockies before concluding with thoughtful recommendations on pressing conservation topics for this national treasure.