Death Valley : The Story Behind the Scenery [Paperback]

William D. Clark (Author), Mary L. Van Camp (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Story Behind the Scenery | Publication Date: June 1989

Death Valley is the hottest place and the lowest place. Death Valley is the seared landscape, the spring "belly flowers", the tumbled rocks, the snow-capped peaks, and the bluest skies. Death Valley is, most of all, the most magnificent of deserts!

Death Valley National Park, in eastern California and western Nevada, was first set aside in 1933 to preserve this unique desert that includes the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Each book in this series tells a compelling story through the eyes of an experienced interpreter whose writing reflects true enthusiasm for the park. Complete with running text and interpretive captions, accompanied by abundant full-color photographs, these books will be welcome in any home library. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Bill Clark is a retired park ranger. A graduate in geology from Tufts University, Bill served several years in Death Valley. He wrote the original Death Valley: The Story Behind the Scenery in 1972 and has updated it several times. He tells the story of this often maligned desert, revealing in intimate detail its true essence--its subtle beauties, spectacular forms, and surprising variety. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Kc Pubns; 3 edition (June 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887140262
• ISBN-13: 978-0887140266
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,200,998 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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