From the Mighty Oak to the Majestic Kauri
Author : June Scott
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Page : 549 pages
File Size : 27,63 MB
Release : 2011
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Author : June Scott
Publisher :
Page : 549 pages
File Size : 27,63 MB
Release : 2011
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Author : Julia Ellen Rogers
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Page : 326 pages
File Size : 23,24 MB
Release : 1909
Category : Trees
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Author : Ronald Newbold Bracewell
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Page : 332 pages
File Size : 46,45 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Trees
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Author : Frank Smythe
Publisher : Vertebrate Publishing
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 18,90 MB
Release : 2015-08-25
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 191024032X
In his delightful The Valley of Flowers, mountaineer Frank Smythe takes you on a botanical expedition to the Garhwal Himalaya. Alongside the author, scale the steep craggy mountains and bathe in crystal clear pools; breathe in the scented foothills of the Himalaya and their carpets of peonies, roses, rhododendrons and gentian. Experience 'the keen, biting air of the heights and the soft, scented air of the valleys'. Climber and adventurer Smythe journeys through the Himalaya's Byundar Pass, climbs the Mana Peak, descends into the Byundar Valley, and comes terrifyingly close to an encounter with The Abominable Snowman. The Valley of Flowers is a pleasurable escape for any climber, walker, mountain lover or gardener, or indeed anyone who needs reminding of the beauty and serenity of the natural world.
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Page : 320 pages
File Size : 15,5 MB
Release : 1892
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Author : Philippe Bouchet
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,96 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : 9782856536278
Santo, the largest island in the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu, is an extraordinary geographical and cultural microcosm, combining reefs, caves, mountains, and satellite isles--with human history that dates back 3,000 years. Collecting contributions from more than one hundred authors, The Natural History of Santo is the result of a 2006 Santo expedition, which brought together scientists, volunteers, and students from twenty-five countries. This lavishly illustrated book pays homage to the biodiversity of this "planet-island" and bridges the gaps between scientific knowledge, conservation, and education.
Author : Eva Antonia Wilbur-Cruce
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 38,87 MB
Release : 2016-05-26
Category : History
ISBN : 0816534357
Arizona's Arivaca Valley lies only a short distance from the Mexican border and is a rugged land in which to put down stakes. When Arizona Territory was America's last frontier, this area was homesteaded by Anglo and Mexican settlers alike, who often displaced the Indian population that had lived there for centuries. This frontier way of life, which prevailed as recently as the beginning of the twentieth century, is now recollected in vivid detail by an octogenarian who spent her girlhood in this beautiful, cruel country. Eva Antonia Wilbur inherited a unique affinity for the land. Granddaughter of a Harvard-educated physician who came to the Territory in the 1860s, she was the firstborn child of a Mexican mother and Anglo father who instilled in her an appreciation for both cultures. Little Toña learned firsthand the responsibilities of ranching—an education usually reserved for boys—and also experienced the racial hostility that occurred during those final years before the Tohono O'odham were confined to a reservation. Begun as a reminiscence to tell younger family members about their "rawhide tough and lonely" life at the turn of the century, Mrs. Wilbur-Cruce's book is rich with imagery and dialogue that brings the Arivaca area to life. Her story is built around the annual cycle of ranch life—its spring and fall round-ups, planting and harvesting—and features a cavalcade of border characters, anecdotes about folk medicine, and recollections of events that were most meaningful in a young girl's life. Her account constitutes a valuable primary source from a region about which nothing similar has been previously published, while the richness of her story creates a work of literature that will appeal to readers of all ages.
Author : Marius Jacobs
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 27,10 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 364272793X
In recent years, tropical forests have received more attention and have been the subject of greater environmental concern than any other kind of vegetation. There is an increasing public awareness of the importance of these forests, not only as a diminishing source of countless products used by mankind, nor for their effects on soil stabilization and climate, but as unrivalled sources of what today we call biodiversity. Threats to the continued existence of the forests represent threats to tens of thousands of species of organisms, both plants and animals. It is all the more surprising, therefore, that there have been no major scientific accounts published in recent years since the classic handbook by Paul W. Richards, The Tropical Rain Forest in 1952. Some excellent popular accounts of tropical rain forests have been published including Paul Richard's The Life of the Jungle, and Catherine Caulfield's In the Rainforest and Jungles, edited by Edward Ayensu. There have been numerous, often conflicting, assessments of the rate of conversion of tropical forests to other uses and explanations of the underlying causes, and in 1978 UNESCO/UNEPI FAO published a massive report, The Tropical Rain Forest, which, although full of useful information, is highly selective and does not fully survey the enormous diversity of the forests.
Author : Sydney Greenbie
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,84 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
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ISBN : 9781019616437
Greenbie provides a vivid firsthand account of his travels in the Pacific, with a focus on the social and cultural landscape of the region. He explores everything from local customs and traditions to larger geopolitical issues shaping the area. The book is beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs throughout. Anyone with an interest in the history and diversity of Pacific cultures will enjoy this engaging and informative read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : H. H. Gowen
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 32,83 MB
Release : 2019-02-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9780469542617
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