Wild Seattle: A Celebration of the Natural Areas In and Around the City [Hardcover]

Timothy Egan (Author), Terry Donnelly (Photographer), Mary Liz Austin (Photographer), Doug Scott (Afterword)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2004

Seattle is famous for its breathtaking natural environment—from the islands and waterways of Puget Sound to the old-growth forests of the Olympic Range to magnificent Mount Rainier. Now, in celebration of this scenic city, Wild Seattle reveals the incredible natural treasures to be found within a 90-minute drive from downtown. More than 140 stunning full-color images of wildlands, parks, and preserves by renowned nature photographers Terry Donnelly and Mary Liz Austin are perfectly complemented by an evocative text by acclaimed author and Seattle native Timothy Egan.
Separate chapters showcase “wild in the city” retreats such as Schmitz and Discovery Parks; the scenic islands of Puget Sound, including Vashon, Whidbey, and the San Juans; the Olympic Peninsula, including the eastern side of Olympic National Park and the Kitsap Peninsula; Mount Rainier and its environs; and the magnificent North Cascades, including Cascade Pass, the Skagit, and the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Each chapter’s photo gallery gathers both glorious panoramas and intimate close-ups, highlighting the incredible diversity of flora and fauna to be found in each area.
Wild Seattle is sure to entice residents and visitors alike to explore familiar landscapes and discover surprising wild places in the “Emerald City.”

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About the Author

Terry Donnelly and Mary Liz Austin have photographed extensively in North America and abroad, and their images have appeared in numerous calendars, magazines, and other publications. Their previous books include Washington: The Spirit of the Land and Oregon: Preserving the Spirit and Beauty of Our Land. They live on Vashon Island, on Puget Sound. Acclaimed writer and journalist Timothy Egan is a national correspondent for the New York Times and the author of numerous works of nonfiction, most notably The Good Rain: Across Time and Terrain in the Pacific Northwest and Lasso the Wind: Away to the New West. He lives in Seattle. Doug Scott, former Associate Executive Director of the Sierra Club, is now Policy Director for the Campaign for America's Wilderness. He also lives in Seattle.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 180 pages
• Publisher: Sierra Club Books; 1 edition (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578051118
• ISBN-13: 978-1578051113
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 10.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,557,441 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite "Seattle" book!, February 5, 2007

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Melissa "texasmom95" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Wild Seattle: A Celebration of the Natural Areas In and Around the City (Hardcover)

This book does a terrific job of capturing the beauty of the Seattle area. It's a perfect blend of landscapes, lighthouses, animals, city landmarks, mountain ranges, and waterways in each season.

Even though it is titled "Wild Seattle" it encompasses much more including Skagit Valley (tulips), the San Juans, Deception Pass, orcas, the Olympics, Cascades, and plenty of written information as well.

It's my favorite Seattle book!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful, May 18, 2007

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This review is from: Wild Seattle: A Celebration of the Natural Areas In and Around the City (Hardcover)

we bought the book for friends returning home to germany. when we looked through it, we knew we also would buy one for ourselves. it somehow grabs the spirit of the puget sound.

buy it.