The Grand Canyon is perhaps the most awesome sight in the United States--and one of the wonders of the world. Much of the park's beauty is related to its geology and ecology. Schmidt explores the shape of the land, its plants and animals, and its human history. A fascinating book that everyone visiting the Grand Canyon should read.
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"A pretty little popular description of the fauna, flora, geology and, briefly, man's place in the great and diverse chasm. A large section of excellent color plates augments the b&w photos throughout." Booknews, Inc.
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It feels good to sit out on the end of Horseshoe Mesa with my feet dangling off the edge of the cliff. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
lava dams, canyon geology, mountain scrub, humpback chubs, western canyon, catclaw acacia, ponderosa forest, inner gorge, inner canyon, gopher snake, debris flows, river runners, ponderosa pine forest, side canyons Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North Rim, Colorado River, Kaibab Plateau, Lees Ferry, Great Basin, Lake Mead, Tonto Platform, Kaibab Limestone, Colorado Plateau, Grand Wash Cliffs, Lake Powell, Marble Canyon, North America, Phantom Ranch, Vishnu Schist, Redwall Limestone, Crystal Rapid, Pearce Ferry, Crystal Creek, John Wesley Powell, Muddy Creek Formation, Cape Royal, Cedar Ridge, Tapeats Sandstone, Bright Angel Creek New!
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It feels good to sit out on the end of Horseshoe Mesa with my feet dangling off the edge of the cliff. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
lava dams, canyon geology, mountain scrub, humpback chubs, western canyon, catclaw acacia, ponderosa forest, inner gorge, inner canyon, gopher snake, debris flows, river runners, ponderosa pine forest, side canyons Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North Rim, Colorado River, Kaibab Plateau, Lees Ferry, Great Basin, Lake Mead, Tonto Platform, Kaibab Limestone, Colorado Plateau, Grand Wash Cliffs, Lake Powell, Marble Canyon, North America, Phantom Ranch, Vishnu Schist, Redwall Limestone, Crystal Rapid, Pearce Ferry, Crystal Creek, John Wesley Powell, Muddy Creek Formation, Cape Royal, Cedar Ridge, Tapeats Sandstone, Bright Angel Creek New!
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- Wildlife of the North American Deserts by James W. Cornett on page 142, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Colorado River (Rookie Read-About Geography) by Dale-Marie Bryan in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Last of the Plainsmen, The by Zane Grey on page 81, and Back Matter
- Grand Canyon: The Story Behind the Scenery by L. Greer Price in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- A Sketch of Grand Canyon Prehistory by Robert C. Euler in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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- Frommer's Grand Canyon National Park by Alex Wells on page 14
- Frommer's Grand Canyon National Park (Park Guides) by Shane Christensen on page 26
- Frommer's Grand Canyon National Park by Shane Christensen on page 15
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