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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1553651146
• ISBN13: 9781553651147
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Greystone Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.0" x 10.1"

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.