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Autore |
Tweed William C. |
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King sequoia : the tree that inspired a nation, created our national park system, and changed the way we think about nature / / William C. Tweed |
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Berkeley, California : , : Heyday |
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Rocklin, California : , : Sierra College Press, , [2016] |
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©2016 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (xix, 266 pages) : illustrations |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Coast redwood - California - History |
Sequoia National Park (Calif.) History |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-257) and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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The mammoth trees of California -- To name is to know -- A grove called Mariposa -- An arboreal mecca -- Yet grander forests -- A wandering Scot -- Free for the taking -- Of tunnel trees and national parks -- For the greater good -- A source of inspiration -- Science and time -- Running into limits -- Words as grand as trees -- Belonging to all -- Kindled light -- Worth the fight. |
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