Author: Karl Karlstrom
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578404967
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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Author: Silvio A. Bedini
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521374828
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 372

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A scholarly study of the role of the incense timekeeper in early Chinese history.

Author: Linda Vieira
Publisher: Walker Childrens
ISBN: 9780802786258
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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Visited by millions of people every year, the Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. It is also a multi-story home to all kinds of animals and plants. The award-winning team of The Ever-Living Tree brings to life the awesome story of one of our country's greatest national treasures, with breathtaking illustrations and illuminating prose.

Author: Silas Chamberlin
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300224982
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 275

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The first history of the American hiking community and its contributions to the nation’s vast network of trails. In the mid-nineteenth century urban walking clubs emerged in the United States. A little more than a century later, tens of millions of Americans were hiking on trails blazed in every region of the country. This groundbreaking book is the first full account of the unique history of the American hiking community and its rich, nationwide culture. Delving into unexplored archives, including those of the Appalachian Mountain Club, Sierra Club, Green Mountain Club, and many others, Silas Chamberlin recounts the activities of hikers who over many decades formed clubs, built trails, and advocated for environmental protection. He also discusses the shifting attitudes of the late 1960s and early 1970s when ideas about traditional volunteerism shifted and new hikers came to see trail blazing and maintenance as government responsibilities. Chamberlin explores the implications for hiking groups, future club leaders, and the millions of others who find happiness, inspiration, and better health on America’s trails. “With rich historical context Silas Chamberlin inspires new appreciation for trailblazers, while sharing the legacy of hiking and its growing importance today, as people find their way to a new relationship with the natural world.”—Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods and Vitamin N “Chamberlin has demonstrated that what at first looks simple—walking on our own two feet—has a complex history of changing cultural associations, social infrastructure, and national significance.”—James Longhurst, University of Wisconsin – La Crosse

Author: T. M. Merriman
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3382829916
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 518

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1875. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Author: Titus Mooney Merriman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : World history
Languages : en
Pages : 530

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Author: R. A. Montgomery
Publisher: Choose Your Own Adventure
ISBN: 9781937133030
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110

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A map found on a New Mexico ranch leads to a mystical time traveling adventure, in a book where the reader determines the path and outcome of the story.

Author: Emily Hoff
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 1984856316
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 352

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Explore the fascinating science behind the national parks in this charming illustrated guide. The national parks are some of the most beloved, visited, and biodiverse places on Earth. They're also scientific playgrounds where you can learn about plants, animals, and our planet's coolest geological features firsthand. Scenic Science of the National Parks curates and breaks down the compelling and offbeat natural science highlights of each park, from volcanic activity, glaciers, and coral reefs to ancient redwood groves, herds of bison, giant bats, and beyond. Featuring full-color illustrations, information on the history and notable features of each park, and insider tips on how to get the most out of your visit, this delightful book is the perfect addition to any park lover's collection.

Author: Alison Behnke
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
ISBN: 1467785822
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

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"Analyze the situation leading up to the Cherokee Trail of Tears and the long lasting effects of this historic moment. Each chapter features a timeline of relevant events, including the government acts that led up to it and the aftermath of these incidents"--Provided by publisher.

Author: Bill Bryson
Publisher: Anchor Canada
ISBN: 0385674546
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 322

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God only knows what possessed Bill Bryson, a reluctant adventurer if ever there was one, to undertake a gruelling hike along the world's longest continuous footpath—The Appalachian Trail. The 2,000-plus-mile trail winds through 14 states, stretching along the east coast of the United States, from Georgia to Maine. It snakes through some of the wildest and most spectacular landscapes in North America, as well as through some of its most poverty-stricken and primitive backwoods areas. With his offbeat sensibility, his eye for the absurd, and his laugh-out-loud sense of humour, Bryson recounts his confrontations with nature at its most uncompromising over his five-month journey. An instant classic, riotously funny, A Walk in the Woods will add a whole new audience to the legions of Bill Bryson fans.