Legendary Locals Of Yosemite National Park And Mariposa County

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Legendary Locals Of Yosemite National Park And Mariposa County

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Author : Leroy Radanovich
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2015

Legendary Locals Of Yosemite National Park And Mariposa County written by Leroy Radanovich and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

In 1846, Thomas Larkin, American council general to the Mexican government in California, purchased a Mexican land grant, Las Mariposas, for Col. John C. Fremont. The grant consisted of 10 square leagues of grazing land located near the Merced River and west of the Sierra. In 1848, when California became the possession of the United States, the treaty called for the recognition of preexisting grants. Gold was discovered in the foothills of the Sierra that same year. Fremont floated his questionable Mexican grant into the gold discovery region. With the formation of the State of California in 1850, one of the original counties was named Mariposa, Spanish for "butterflies." Located within the county was the Fremont grant and much of the yet undiscovered Yosemite region of the Sierra. Encounters with Native Americans near the mining camps lead to the formation of the Mariposa Battalion, and a search for the natives led to the American discovery of Yosemite Valley. Thus, it was custodians and photographers such as Charles Leander Weed, Carlton E Watkins, J.J. Riley, George Fiske, Ansel Adams, and many others that interpreted and introduced Yosemite to the world.

The Yosemite Valley

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Author : Galen Clark
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009-03-01

The Yosemite Valley written by Galen Clark and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-01 with Nature categories.

Galen Clark (1814-1910) is known for his discovery of the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoia trees and for his role as Guardian of Yosemite National Park for 21 years. Upon his discovery of the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, he spent the majority of his time exploring the area and teaching others about the mysteries of the giant, cinnamon-colored trees. This passion led to him writing letters to friends and congress, eventually leading to the passing of the Yosemite Grant. This grant was the first of its kind, stating that it would protect Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias for, "public use, resort, and recreation... to be left inalienable for all time... " Galen then became the first "guardian of the grant." Toward the end of his life he was desperately poor. His works include: Indians of the Yosemite Valley and Vicinity (1904), The Big Trees of California (1907) and The Yosemite Valley (1910).

Legendary Locals Of Los Gatos

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Author : Peggy Conaway Bergtold
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2014-05-26

Legendary Locals Of Los Gatos written by Peggy Conaway Bergtold and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-26 with Travel categories.

In 1878, Charles Erskine Scott Wood, builder of the Cats Estate, wrote Good citizens are the riches of a city. From its beginning, Los Gatos has suffered no shortage of hardworking, inventive, entrepreneurial, and gifted people. Early orchardists found the land unbelievably productive, but their crops were threatened with disease and pesky infestations of gophers. John Bean and Zephyr Macabee provided solutions. Louise Van Meter was an unconventional teacher who championed the new concept of kindergarten. Neta Snook Southern defied traditional female roles to become a pilot. She taught Amelia Earhart to fly before retiring to Los Gatos, where she raised prunes, apricots, and miniature horses. John Steinbeck wrote The Grapes of Wrath during one long, hot summer in town. Steve Wozniak settled in Los Gatos and donated computers to schools. The lives presented here have contributed to the sparkling legacy of the Gem City of the Foothills.

Yosemite Valley

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Author : Leroy Radanovich
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2004-08-06

Yosemite Valley written by Leroy Radanovich and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-08-06 with Photography categories.

A natural wonder hewn by glaciers from the granite slopes of the western Sierra Nevada, Yosemite Valley reveals the power and beauty of nature's hand. Here, in the sublime "Incomparable Valley" of naturalist John Muir, alpine forests frame the legendary sites of Half Dome, El Capitan, Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite Falls, and other massive stone clefts. These marvels of rock and water have inspired writers, artists, and photographers ever since the American discovery of the valley by gold miners of the Mariposa Battalion acting as militia in l850. Within four years, Americans who realized the commercial value of Yosemite Valley began developing lodging facilities and promoting it as a tourist destination. Concerned Californians encouraged President Lincoln to grant the valley and the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees to the State of California for the formation of a state park. This led to the creation of Yosemite National Park in l890.

Guardians Of The Valley

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Author : Dean King
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2023-03-21

Guardians Of The Valley written by Dean King and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-21 with Nature categories.

* “We see through this book the immense power of language…to change the minds of lawmakers and tourists alike.” —The New York Times Book Review * “A poignant portrait of an era when mere words could change the world.” —San Francisco Chronicle * The dramatic and uplifting story of legendary outdoorsman and conservationist John Muir’s journey to save Yosemite is “a rich, enjoyable excursion into a seminal period in environmental history” (The Wall Street Journal). In June of 1889 in San Francisco, John Muir—iconic environmentalist, writer, and philosopher—meets face-to-face for the first time with his longtime editor Robert Underwood Johnson, an elegant and influential figure at The Century magazine. Before long, the pair, opposites in many ways, decide to venture to Yosemite Valley, the magnificent site where twenty years earlier, Muir experienced a personal and spiritual awakening that would set the course of the rest of his life. Upon their arrival the men are confronted with a shocking vision, as predatory mining, tourism, and logging industries have plundered and defaced “the grandest of all the special temples of Nature.” While Muir is devastated, Johnson, an arbiter of the era’s pressing issues in the pages of the nation’s most prestigious magazine, decides that he and Muir must fight back. The pact they form marks a watershed moment, leading to the creation of Yosemite National Park, and launching an environmental battle that captivates the nation and ushers in the beginning of the American environmental movement. “Comprehensively researched and compellingly readable” (Booklist, starred review), Guardians of the Valley is a moving story of friendship, the written word, and the transformative power of nature. It is also a timely and powerful “origin story” as the towering environmental challenges we face today become increasingly urgent.

East Yosemite Valley Utilities Improvement Plan

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003

East Yosemite Valley Utilities Improvement Plan written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Environmental impact analysis categories.

Merced Wild And Scenic River

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Author : United States. National Park Service
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000

Merced Wild And Scenic River written by United States. National Park Service and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Land use categories.

Draft Merced Wild And Scenic River Revised Comprehensive Management Plan

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Author : United States. National Park Service
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005

Draft Merced Wild And Scenic River Revised Comprehensive Management Plan written by United States. National Park Service and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Merced River (Calif.) categories.

Yosemite National Park N P General Management Plan Gmp

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980

Yosemite National Park N P General Management Plan Gmp written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with categories.

Merced Wild And Scenic River Revised Comprehensive Management Plan And Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

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Author : United States. National Park Service
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005

Merced Wild And Scenic River Revised Comprehensive Management Plan And Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement written by United States. National Park Service and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Merced River (Calif.) categories.