Nature of Southeast Alaska: A Guide to Plants, Animals, and Habitats (Revised) (Paperback)

by Rita M O'Clair (Author), Robert H Armstrong (Contributor), Richard Carstensen (Contributor) "The overriding and underlying theme of Southeast Alaska is water, and inescapable moisture is the unifying feature of nearly all its habitats..." (more)
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Product Description
Updated and revised, this popular book is a lively field guide to Southeast Alaska's natural wonders.

About the Author
O'Clair taught biology on the faculty of the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau, Alaska, for fifteen years, leaving in 1993 to devote full time to writing. She has a Ph.D. in zoology from the University of Washington in Seattle.

Product Details

• Paperback: 254 pages
• Publisher: Alaska Northwest Books; 2nd edition (June 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0882404881
• ISBN-13: 978-0882404882
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #39,261 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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  #4 in	Books > History > United States > State & Local > Alaska
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Holistic Look at Alaska's Inside Passage, May 27, 2001

By	nborson (Gustavus, AK United States) - See all my reviews

In this highly readable book, Rita O'Clair and her co-authors explore the geology, habitats, and animals of Southeast Alaska and how they interact with each other. I haven't found any other source that puts the basic story of the region together in this way. For those getting started learning about the area, this book provides a framework to organize future observations and learning. Those who already know some natural history of the area may be surprised by the connections this book helps make and the gaps it fills in.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful book on Alaska and Tracy Arm, July 11, 2009

By	Johnny Maven "GlacierDude" (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews

Tracy Arm is by far the most scenic trip there is. On my trip I saw unbelievable calving glaciers, bears, humpback whales, killer whales, beautiful waterfalls and much more. I definitely recommend going to Tracy Arm. In fact, there is a movie on Tracy Arm called "Alaska, The Tracy Arm Experience". The film captures the beauty of this incredible place. [...]

I highly recommend Tracy Arm. If you get a chance, experience it yourself. And don't forget to buy the film too!