North Shore

North Shore

Author: Chel Anderson

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780816632329

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Propelled by wings, fins, legs, and the wind, life has found a way to Minnesota's North Shore for more than twelve thousand years. Some plants and animals have taken up residence in the region's ancient mountains, others in its lakes and flowing rivers. Together, they weave a living fabric of sublime and fascinating beauty. These organisms come to life in North Shore, a comprehensive environmental history of one of Minnesota's most beloved places. The story of this region unfolds through the five interconnected areas of Minnesota's North Shore watershed--the meandering rivers of the Headwaters, the deep and dense forest of the Highlands, the rocky Nearshore, the drama of Lake Superior, and its mysterious islands, including Isle Royale and Susie Island archipelagos. Each section begins with an overview of the forces that have shaped the area, then the focus turns to a wide range of inhabitants, such as chorus frogs and star-nosed moles, butterworts and coaster brook trout, jeweled diatoms and pitcher plants, black bears and blue-spotted salamanders. Each chapter links to the region's broader history, from the sculpting of the land by mile-high glaciers to the role of scientific exploration, the advent of logging, the development of tourism, and the changing global climate. North Shore reminds us that the natural history of this extraordinary region is still being created and that each of us--individually and collectively--are the authors of this ongoing narrative. Compelling and accessible, the book will provide readers with a science-based knowledge of the Minnesota North Shore watershed so that together we can write a new, hopeful chapter for its inhabitants, both human and wild.


Biennial Report

Biennial Report

Author: University of Minnesota. Board of Regents

Publisher:

Published: 1885

Total Pages: 662

ISBN-13:

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The report for 1870/1871 includes "An alphabetical catalogue" of the library, and later reports include "List of books added" up to .


Minnesota's Endangered Flora and Fauna

Minnesota's Endangered Flora and Fauna

Author: Barbara Coffin

Publisher: U of Minnesota Press

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 492

ISBN-13: 0816616892

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Provides information on status, habitat, identification, and conservation recommendations for endangered species of plants, animals, and insects