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Sierra Crossing
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Author : Thomas Frederick Howard
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1998-06-30
Sierra Crossing written by Thomas Frederick Howard and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-06-30 with History categories.
A critical era in California's history and development—the building of the first roads over the Sierra Nevada—is thoroughly and colorfully documented in Thomas Howard's fascinating book. During California's first two decades of statehood (1850-1870), the state was separated from the east coast by a sea journey of at least six weeks. Although Californians expected to be connected with the other states by railroad soon after the 1849 Gold Rush, almost twenty years elapsed before this occurred. Meanwhile, various overland road ventures were launched by "emigrants," former gold miners, state government officials, the War Department, the Interior Department, local politicians, town businessmen, stagecoach operators, and other entrepreneurs whose alliances with one another were constantly shifting. The broad landscape of international affairs is also a part of Howard's story. Constructing roads and accumulating geographic information in the Sierra Nevada reflected Washington's interest in securing the vast western territories formerly held by others. In a remarkably short time the Sierra was transformed by vigorous exploration, road-promotion, and road-building. Ox-drawn wagons gave way to stagecoaches able to provide service as fine as any in the country. Howard effectively uses diaries, letters, newspaper stories, and official reports to recreate the human struggle and excitement involved in building the first trans-Sierra roads. Some of those roads have become modern highways used by thousands every day, while others are now only dim traces in the lonely backcountry.
Sierra Crossing
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Author : Thomas Frederick Howard
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1998
Sierra Crossing written by Thomas Frederick Howard and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with History categories.
Documents the building of the first roads over the Sierra Nevada in the 19th century, in projects launched by launched by emigrants, former gold miners, state government officials, the War Department, the Interior Department, local politicians, town businessmen, stagecoach operators, and other entrepreneurs eager to establish land routes between California and the rest of the country.
Sierra Crossing The Epic Trek You Can Do In A Week
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Author : Thomas Stienstra
language : en
Publisher: Wild Earth Press
Release Date : 2012-02-20
Sierra Crossing The Epic Trek You Can Do In A Week written by Thomas Stienstra and has been published by Wild Earth Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-20 with Nature categories.
FIXED-LAYOUT VERSION Sierra Crossing is the story and photographs that describe and capture the epic 70-mile crossing of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range from east to west, as the first pioneers and trailblazers would have seen it. As a week-long trek, it is an adventure anybody from across America could aspire to. Author Tom Stienstra and photographer Michael Furniss provide a seat at their nightly campfires, and with it, a rare glimpse of a little-known land and what it takes to see it. The trek starts from the flank of Mount Whitney, at 14,497 feet the highest point in the Lower 48, and then ranges over the Sierra Crest, down a 5,000-foot deep canyon, then up and over the Great Western Divide to Sequoia National Park at the foot of the western Sierra. In the process, the stories describe how three outdoorsmen walked in the footsteps of trailblazers and explorers. They detail an experience similar to that required by pioneers 200 years ago, across a pristine landscape that looks much as it did 5,000 years ago. It thus is a journey into the past, yet one that is still up to date. This trek reveals the towering canyon rims, ancient virgin forests, pristine lakes and creeks, waterfalls and hot springs, and wildlife for which each visitor is a curiosity, not a threat. The trout fishing in the remote Kern is among the best of any in the American wilderness. The streams are the purest in America. People are scarce and litter nonexistent. The narrative and photography captures both the outdoor experience and the timeless sense of the epic landscape.
Donner Pass
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Author : John R. Signor
language : en
Publisher: Gem Guides Book Company
Release Date : 1985
Donner Pass written by John R. Signor and has been published by Gem Guides Book Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Transportation categories.
Discover the history of the monumental Donner Pass and Southern Pacific. See how operations evolved from early wood-burning locomotives to the first diesels to the generations of machines that have followed.
Crossing The Sierra De Gredos
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Author : Peter Handke
language : en
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Release Date : 2009-04-06
Crossing The Sierra De Gredos written by Peter Handke and has been published by Northwestern University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-06 with Fiction categories.
In this visionary novel, Handke offers descriptions of objects, relationships, and events that teach readers a renewed way of seeing. Following humankinds ancient quest for love, this book is peopled with memorable characters and universal adventures.
Sierra South
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Author : Elizabeth Wenk
language : en
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Release Date : 2021-02-09
Sierra South written by Elizabeth Wenk and has been published by Wilderness Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-09 with Travel categories.
Find the Best Hikes and Backpacking Trips in California’s Sierra Nevada The rush of trekking through nature, the thrill of experiencing new places, the reward of discovering beautiful sights—all of this awaits in the Sierra Nevada. For more than 50 years, this definitive guidebook has led readers along the top trails between Walker Pass and the southern border of Yosemite National Park. Now, with the revised and updated edition, let hiking experts Elizabeth Wenk and Mike White show you the way. Sierra South is the award-winning guide that features 80 meticulously selected trips, from new routes to old favorites. Traverse the stunning wilderness areas and national forests of the region, including Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, John Muir Wilderness, Ansel Adams Wilderness, and many more. The trips are organized around major highways and roads, so it’s easy to choose your next adventure. Just pick an area, drive there, and go hiking. Inside you’ll find 84 trips that range from quick overnighters to 12-day excursions Complete trip details, including day-by-day trail descriptions, GPS waypoints, and elevation data 41 trailhead maps that show the routes for every trip Beginner tips and trusted advice on camping, fishing, and bear safety Information on side trips, geology, natural history, and more Planning your trip into the southern Sierra backcountry is easier than ever before. For additional hiking and backpacking opportunities, see the companion guide Sierra North. Both titles are recipients of a National Outdoor Book Award.
Fh 100 3 1 Minarets Summit Sierra N F Madera County
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1971
Fh 100 3 1 Minarets Summit Sierra N F Madera County written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with categories.
Sierra Club Bulletin
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1896
Sierra Club Bulletin written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1896 with Conservation of natural resources categories.
Touring The Sierra Nevada
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Author : Cheryl Angelina Koehler
language : en
Publisher: University of Nevada Press
Release Date : 2007-03-06
Touring The Sierra Nevada written by Cheryl Angelina Koehler and has been published by University of Nevada Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-03-06 with Travel categories.
The complete guide to the entire Sierra NevadaThe Sierra Nevada is one of the most scenic, biologically diverse, and historically rich mountain ranges in North America. Touring the Sierra Nevada covers the entire range and its adjacent regions, exploring the Sierra Nevada from such world-famous sites as Lake Tahoe and Yosemite to picturesque mining towns, scenic alpine lakes, lush vineyards, and colorful hidden byways. Koehler offers suggestions for long tours and exciting daytrips, as well as detailed information about the history, geology, flora and fauna, economy, and unique features of places along the way. The book is illustrated with photographs and maps of the regions she describes. Koehler includes excursions for automobile travelers as well as backcountry adventures for hikers. She provides information about attractions in the Sierra’s two “jumping-off” cities, Sacramento and Reno, as well as in some of the major towns within the range. There is practical advice about contacting parks, museums, historical sites, visitors’ bureaus, U.S. Forest Service offices, and other agencies; finding lodging, campgrounds, and restaurants along the way; preparing for weather and altitude changes; and identifying further sources of information about the region in published guides and other books, as well as on websites. Koehler offers her readers the literary companionship of an experienced, charming, and vivacious guide through one of America’s most fascinating regions.
Geology Of The Sierra Nevada
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Author : Mary Hill
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2006-05-15
Geology Of The Sierra Nevada written by Mary Hill and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-05-15 with Science categories.
Writing with verve and clarity, Mary Hill tells the story of the magnificent Sierra Nevada—the longest, highest, and most spectacular mountain range in the contiguous United States. Hill takes us from the time before the land which would be California even existed, through the days of roaring volcanoes, violent earthquakes, and chilling ice sheets, to the more recent history of the Sierra's early explorers and the generations of adventuresome souls who followed. The author introduces the rocks of the Sierra Nevada, which tell the mountains' tale, and explains how nature's forces, such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, faulting, erosion, and glaciation formed the range's world-renowned scenery and mineral wealth, including gold. For thirty years, the first edition of Geology of the Sierra Nevada has been the definitive guide to the Sierra Nevada's geological history for nature lovers, travelers, hikers, campers, and armchair explorers. This new edition offers new chapters and sidebars and incorporates the concept of plate tectonics throughout the text. * Written in easy-to-understand language for a wide audience. * Gives detailed information on where to view outstanding Sierra Nevada geology in some of the world's most beloved natural treasures and national parks, including Yosemite. * Provides specific information on places to see glaciers and glacial deposits, caves, and exhibits of gold mines and mining equipment, many from Gold Rush times. * Superbly illustrated with 117 new color illustrations, 16 halftones, 39 line illustrations, and 12 maps, and also features an easy-to-use, interactive key for identifying rocks and a glossary of geological terms.