The Rockies: A Natural History

By Richard J. Cannings

Book Overview

This spectacular guide celebrates the Rocky Mountains' amazing ecological and biological diversity. It describes the range's geographical formation, its role in shaping the American West, its five ecosystems and the plants and animals that form them, and the relationship between humans and the Rockies, from the arrival of indigenous peoples to the onslaught of tourists and environmental concerns. Gorgeous full-color photographs, elegant line drawings, and sidebars that highlight subjects of particular interest complement the book's lively, engaging text.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1553652851
• ISBN13: 9781553652854
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Greystone Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 0.6" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Excellent overview of the land, climate, and ecosystems

The many stunning photos alone would make this book a keeper. The writing is clear and engaging, so everyting would be clear even if you read the chapters out of order, say, by starting with the ecosystems rather than the geology. Books like this anchor a very useful middle ground between specialty works and the more-informative kind of travel guides like Moon and Compass American.