| Half Dome: The History of Yosemite's Iconic Mountain Contributor(s): Reidhead, Joe (Author), Greenleaf, Susan (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1940777798 ISBN-13: 9781940777795 Publisher: Joseph Reidhead & Company Publishers OUR PRICE: $12.56 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Ecosystems & Habitats - Mountains - Sports & Recreation | Mountaineering - Travel | United States - West - Pacific (ak, Ca, Hi, Or, Wa) |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.25" W x 8" (0.45 lbs) 174 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology - Cultural Region - Western U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Half Dome documents the story of Yosemite's iconic mountain through the ages, from 500 million years ago to the present day. Learn about Half Dome's fiery beginnings. Discover its unique summit ecology. Hear the origin story that the Native Americans knew. Feel the exhilaration of the first humans to climb its steep faces. Read the tragic tales of death that have befallen many on this dome. Tune in to the management of a mountain that belongs to all. Finally, find inspiration from the beauty that our planet holds. This book is an excellent resource for anyone visiting Yosemite, hikers and climbers who wish to reach the summit, lovers of mountains, and readers of history. Included are several maps of the area, numerous historical photos and drawings, a timeline of Half Dome, and an index. |
Contributor Bio(s): Reidhead, Joe: - Joe Reidhead lives in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. An avid outdoorsman and mountain climber, Reidhead worked in Yosemite's wilderness for several years and was fortunate to live beneath Half Dome's shadow during that time. He has climbed Half Dome, El Capitan, and other granite walls in Yosemite Valley. |