Challenge of the Big Trees: The Updated History of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

by Lary M Dilsaver, William C. Tweed, Lary M. Dilsaver

Beginning in 1872 with the establishment of Yellowstone, national parks were set aside to preserve for future generations the most spectacular and inspirational features of the country. The best representative examples were sought out of major ecosystems, such as Yosemite, geologic forms, such as the Grand Canyon, archaeological sites, such as Mesa Verde, and scenes of human events, such as Gettysburg. But one type of habitat--the desert--was overlooked...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1938086473
• ISBN13: 9781938086472
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: George F. Thompson Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.9" x 8.8"