Synopsis
This comprehensive guide to the wonders of Death Valley has been completely revised, expanded, and brought up to date. It is illustrated with over fifty photographs. The book gives details o where to go by car, by jeep, and on foot, what times of day are best, possible side trips, and what to watch out for. Maps with shaded relief show, the lay of the land at a glance and clearly indicate main roads, jeep and hiking trails, and locations of the principal points of interest. A complete directory section tells where to find lodging, meals, gas stations, and campgrounds, and discusses desert driving techniques and special precautions for hot weather. Introductory chapters summarize the Valley's history, geology, animals, plants, and weather.
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Exploring Death Valley
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Stanford University Press, 1965
ISBN 10: 0804704813
ISBN 13: 9780804704816
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Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Louis Kirk (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0804704813I3N00
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Exploring Death Valley
Published by
Stanford University Press, 1965
ISBN 10: 0804704813
ISBN 13: 9780804704816
Used
Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Louis Kirk (illustrator). Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0804704813I5N00
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Exploring Death Valley
Published by
Stanford University Press, 1965
ISBN 10: 0804704813
ISBN 13: 9780804704816
Used
Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Louis Kirk (illustrator). Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0804704813I5N00
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EXPLORING DEATH VALLEY : 2nd Edition
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Stanford Univ Press, Palo Alto, CA, 1971
ISBN 10: 0804704813
ISBN 13: 9780804704816
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Seller: 100POCKETS, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Ruth & Louis Kirk (Photographers); Dee Molenaar (Maps) (illustrator). 2nd Edition, 5th Printing. Text/BRAND NEW & Bright. Softcover/VG w/light edge wear & faint creasings to lower front corner; sticker removal scar to upper front. Fold-out map (NEW) of Death Valley Nat'l Monument to rear. First published 1956; this is a re-issue of the 1965 2nd Edition. In depth guide to, and a primary historical resource to Death Valley of eastern of California where high temperatures rival deserts of the Middle East. 88 pgs w/maps & some 50 photos. Text in 8 chapters: 1, The Human Story (Indians, 49-ers, Prospectors); 2, Natural History; 3, Weather; 4, Sights on Main Roads; 5, The Back Country by Car; 6, Trips by Truck & Jeep; 7, Where to Hike; and, 8, Directory. A moment in time in history. Seller Inventory # 000030