Exploring the Eastern Sierra California and Nevada [Paperback]

Mark A. Schlenz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1990

The unparalleled scenery of the east side of the Sierra Nevada Range offers countless inviting landscapes. From the 14,000-foot peaks of the Sierra Crest, sublime Death Valley National Park, trails that lead to gemlike mountain lakes, Yosemite National ParkÂ’s flower-carpeted Tuolumne Meadows, Mono Lake's eerie tufa towers, and the high-desert ghost town of Bodie to Lake Tahoe's turquoise waters and Nevada's rich historic silver country, the Eastern Sierra beckons to all who love the outdoors.

"Exploring the Eastern Sierra" begins with a geologic and geographic overview of the Sierra, then follows a south-to-north itinerary along Highway 395, passing 14,494-foot Mt. Whitney and the steep escarpment of the east side of the Sierra Nevada ("The Snowy Range") through historic Independence, scenic Bishop, and the ski/resort destinations of Mammoth Lakes and June Lake. Journey north to the living inland sea of Mono Lake, across the Bridgeport Valley, over high mountain passes, and around Lake Tahoe. West of Tahoe, Nevada offers the peace of Pyramid Lake and the charms of historical mining boom town Virginia City. Side trips east to Death Valley and west to Yosemite are included, as well as insights into the work of regional writers John Muir, Mary Austin, and mountaineer Norman Clyde.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

This popular guide to the Eastern Sierra region features updated text and more than 100 stunning new color photographs. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Mark A. Schlenz taught writing for Environmental Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and is the author of the writing textbook "Engaging Enquiry." He now writes from his Eastern Sierra home near Bishop, California. Dennis Flaherty is a landscape photographer based in Bishop, California. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Companion Pr (October 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0944197124
• ISBN-13: 978-0944197127
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,054,095 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photographs, March 19, 2006

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Candace Scott (Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exploring the Eastern Sierra: California And Nevada (Paperback)

If you're a fisherman, hiker or just someone who appreciates magnificent scenery, then the Sierra Nevada mountain range is the place for you. This book is a rewarding introduction to the splendors of this region. From Lone Pine to Bridgeport, this book covers most of the treasures in this area, easily accessed from Highway 395.

I spend most of my summers in the Sierra Nevada and this book helps me pass the winter months in anticipation of hitting the trails again when the snow melts off. The photos make you feel as if you're there, they are high quality and beautifully reproduced. If you've never made a trip to this area, this book is the perfect introduction. If you're someone who knows the Sierra's like the back of your hand, it's still an excellent coffee table book.

I hope the authors tackle another photographic challenge: publish a book specifically on the magical John Muir Trail. The opportunities for great photos there are endless! In any case, this book is a welcome addition to anyone with an interest in one of the most scenic areas in America.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Exploring the Eastern Sierras, April 10, 2007

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NEAL P. VAN VOORN "NEAL P. VAN DER VOORN" (Gig Harbor, WA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exploring the Eastern Sierra: California And Nevada (Paperback)

Considering what the book claims to cover, it is adequate. It has lots of pictures and brief descriptions of the eastern Sierras and the Owens Valley. Do not expect detailed descriptions of the natural history, geology, or history of this region.

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book, April 6, 2011

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This review is from: Exploring the Eastern Sierra: California And Nevada (Paperback)

The photos and writing combine to make one appreciate life on the other side of the Sierras. I very much appreciated the occasional poetic descriptions of places, people and times. The photographs entice one to visit and explore. This is exactly what I was looking for to help me better understand what the eastern side of California is all about.