Download or read book The Wonders of the Colorado Desert southern California Its Rivers and Its Mountains Its Canyons and Its Springs Its Life and Its History Pictured and Described written by George Wharton James and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Flora of the Gran Desierto and R o Colorado of Northwestern Mexico written by Richard Stephen Felger and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "While emphasizing scientific accuracy, the book is written in an accessible style. Felger's observations and knowledge of plant ecology, geographic distribution, evolution, ethnobotany, plant variation and special adaptations, and the history of the region provide botanists, naturalists, ecologists, conservationists, and anyone else celebrating the desert with readable, interesting, and important information."--BOOK JACKET.

Download or read book Introduction to California Desert Wildflowers written by Philip A. Munz and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-11-10 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the most spectacular and famous spring wildflower displays in California occur in the state's deserts. In fact, California's deserts support a surprisingly rich diversity of plants and animals year-round, making them a rewarding destination for outdoor enthusiasts as well as professional naturalists. First published forty years ago, this popular field guide has never been superseded as a guide to the wildflowers in these botanically rich areas. Easy-to-use, portable, and comprehensive, it has now been thoroughly updated and revised throughout, making it the perfect guide to take along on excursions into the Mojave and Colorado Deserts. * Includes 220 new color photographs and 123 detailed drawings * Now identifies more than 240 wildflowers in informative, engaging species accounts * Covers such popular destinations as Death Valley, Palm Springs, and Joshua Tree National Park

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Download or read book The North American Deserts written by Edmund Carroll Jaeger and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 1957 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compares and contrasts the 5 North American deserts according to terrain, weather, and wildlife.

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