Natural History Mount Le Conte Tapa blanda - 1998

Univ Tennessee Press, 1998-10-14. Paperback. Good.

Soft-cover book "A Natural History of Mount LeConte" by Kenneth Wise and Ron Petersen. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Map & Pictures. 137pp. Common and Scientific Names of Plants. Further Readings. Index. Near Fine copy with a curl of the front lower corner.

Paperback / softback. New. Widely regarded as the crown jewel of the Great Smoky Mountains, Mount Le Conte harbors the greatest concentration of notable geological features in all of the Smokies. This unique book tells the history of the mountain, offering visitors a greater appreciation of its scenic splendor. Kenneth Wise and Ron Petersen combine their intimate knowledge of Le Conte with a wealth of scientific and historical information. Following introductory coverage of the mountain's geologic history and human exploration, they follow the six main trails up the mountain - Alum Cave, Bullhead, Rainbow Falls, Trillium Gap, Brushy Mountain, and the Boulevard - and reveal each one to be not merely a path but also a rich source of historical and personal testimony. A final chapter covers the distinguishing features of the summit itself. Along each route, the authors explain how the trail was developed and provide background for well-known landmarks, from Inspiration Point to Huggins Hell. They… Leer más

Univ of Tennessee Pr, 1998. Paperback. New. 1st ed edition. 137 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Univ Tennessee Press, 1998-10-14. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!