Illustrated Guide to Yosemite: The Valley, the Rim, and the Central Yosemite Sierra, and Mountain Photography

By Virginia Adams and Ansel Adams

Book Overview

The Illustrated Guide to Yosemite: The Valley, The Rim, and The Central Yosemite Sierra, and Mountain Photography by Virginia Adams is a comprehensive guidebook that provides a detailed overview of one of America's most iconic national parks. The book is filled with stunning photographs and illustrations that showcase the beauty of Yosemite and its surrounding areas. The guidebook is divided into three main sections: The Valley, The Rim, and The Central Yosemite Sierra. Each section provides readers with a detailed description of the area, including its history, geology, wildlife, and notable landmarks. The Valley section focuses on the famous Yosemite Valley, including its waterfalls, meadows, and rock formations. The Rim section covers the high country surrounding the valley, including the Tioga Road and Glacier Point. The Central Yosemite Sierra section covers the backcountry of the park, including the Tuolumne Meadows and the High Sierra.In addition to providing a comprehensive overview of Yosemite, the book also includes a section on mountain photography. This section provides readers with tips and techniques for taking stunning photographs of the park's landscapes and wildlife. Overall, the Illustrated Guide to Yosemite: The Valley, The Rim, and The Central Yosemite Sierra, and Mountain Photography is an essential guidebook for anyone planning a trip to Yosemite National Park. The book is filled with useful information and stunning visuals that will help readers fully appreciate the beauty and majesty of this iconic destination.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 125842424X
• ISBN13: 9781258424244
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"