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Northwest California : a natural history /
Northwestern California is mainly known for its majestic redwood forests and incomparable coastline, but there is much more in its rich biota and scenery. The forests are part of the most diverse temperate coniferous forest in the world. Rugged mountains, numerous lakes, wilderness areas, and wild r...
| Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Berkeley :
University of California Press,
©2006.
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| Online Access: | Texto completo |
| Summary: | Northwestern California is mainly known for its majestic redwood forests and incomparable coastline, but there is much more in its rich biota and scenery. The forests are part of the most diverse temperate coniferous forest in the world. Rugged mountains, numerous lakes, wilderness areas, and wild rivers attract outdoor enthusiasts and geologists came here to refine the theory of plate tectonics. Distilling a vast amount of knowledge, this book is the starting point for anyone who wants to explore the biological and geographical richness of northwestern California. John O. Sawyer describes the. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xvi, 247 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), maps |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-210) and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9780520928367 0520928369 1601295219 9781601295217 9786612356711 6612356715 1282356712 9781282356719 |