Big Basin Redwood Forest: California's Oldest State Park

Big Basin Redwood Forest: California's Oldest State Park

Author: Traci Bliss

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1467145041

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The epic saga of Big Basin began in the late 1800s, when the surrounding communities saw their once "inexhaustible" redwood forests vanishing. Expanding railways demanded timber as they crisscrossed the nation, but the more redwoods that fell to the woodman's axe, the greater the effects on the local climate. California's groundbreaking environmental movement attracted individuals from every walk of life. From the adopted son of a robber baron to a bohemian woman winemaker to a Jesuit priest, resilient campaigners produced an unparalleled model of citizen action. Join author Traci Bliss as she reveals the untold story of a herculean effort to preserve the ancient redwoods for future generations.


1000 California Place Names

1000 California Place Names

Author: Erwin Gustav Gudde

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 1949

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13:

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"The story behind the naming of important mountains, counties, rivers, cities, lakes, capes, bays"--Cover.


Kai's Journey to Gold Mountain

Kai's Journey to Gold Mountain

Author: Katrina Saltonstall Currier

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780966735277

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On his 12th birthday, Kai learns that he must leave his home in China and journey alone to Gold MountainAmericato live with his father. The year is 1934, and the U.S. does not welcome Chinese immigrants. When Kai arrives he is detained on Angel Island in a crowded barracks, with harsh interrogations and the threat of being returned to China. Will Kai ever be free to join his father?


Redwood

Redwood

Author:

Publisher: National Park Service Division of Publications

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13:

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Provides an introduction to the parks and the movement to preserve redwoods, the world's tallest trees. Explores redwood natural history, the work of restoring loggeProvid lands, and North Coast Indian culture. Includes a travel guide and reference materials for touring the parks.


A Year in the National Parks

A Year in the National Parks

Author: Stefanie Payne

Publisher:

Published: 2018-05

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9780692926789

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On January 1 of 2016, Stefanie Payne, a creative professional working at NASA Headquarters, and Jonathan Irish, a photographer with National Geographic, left their lives in Washington, D.C. and hit the open road on an expedition to explore and document all 59 of America's national parks during the centennial celebration of the U.S. National Park Service - 59 parks in 52 weeks - the Greatest American Road Trip. Captured in more than 300,000 digital photographs, written stories, and videos shared by the national and international media, their project resulted in an incredible view of America's National Park System seen in its 100th year. 'A Year in the National Parks, The Greatest American Road Trip' is a gorgeous visual journey through our cherished public lands, detailing a rich tapestry of what makes each park special, as seen along an epic journey to visit them all within one special celebratory year.