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Book Synopsis Grand Canyon to Hearst Ranch by : Elizabeth Austin
Download or read book Grand Canyon to Hearst Ranch written by Elizabeth Austin and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-02-21 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finalist for the 2020 WILLA Literary Award, Creative Nonfiction Inspired by her first breathtaking trip in the Grand Canyon, Harriet Hunt Burgess dedicated her life to saving land for future generations. Beginning in the 1970s, she persevered through four decades—overcoming daunting obstacles and taking extraordinary risks—to conserve hundreds of thousands of acres of land in the American West. Without Burgess, iconic and irreplaceable landscapes like the Lake Tahoe region and the California coast would be much different today. As Harriet Burgess once explained, “The land we save is our legacy. It’s what we give to our children.” The Grand Canyon was the catalyst for Harriet’s conservation mission and the spark for Grand Canyon to Hearst Ranch. Author Elizabeth Austin has interwoven her own exhilarating and life-changing dory trip through the depths of the Grand Canyon with the compelling story of Harriet’s early life and five of her most significant conservation achievements as founder-president of the American Land Conservancy.
Book Synopsis Julia Morgan (pb) by : Mark Anthony Wilson
Download or read book Julia Morgan (pb) written by Mark Anthony Wilson and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julia Morgan, America’s first truly independent female architect, left a legacy of more than 700 buildings, many of which are now designated landmarks, in cities throughout California, as well as in Hawaii, Utah, and Illinois. Her work spanned five decades, and the total of her commissions was greater than any other major American architect, including Frank Lloyd Wright. This book tells the remarkable story of this architectural pioneer, and features text, drawings, and photographs of the many buildings that still exist.
Book Synopsis Mammals of Grand Canyon by : Donald F. Hoffmeister
Download or read book Mammals of Grand Canyon written by Donald F. Hoffmeister and published by Urbana : University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 1971 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Moon California Road Trip by : Stuart Thornton
Download or read book Moon California Road Trip written by Stuart Thornton and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2018-07-10 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hit the Road with Moon Travel Guides! From the waterfalls of Yosemite and the colorful Grand Canyon to the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Golden Gate Bridge, cruise through the best of the West with Moon California Road Trip. Inside you'll find: Maps and Driving Tools: Over 40 easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, and detailed directions for the entire route Eat, Sleep, Stop and Explore: With lists of the best hikes, views, restaurants, and more, you can ride a cable car in San Francisco or hike Half Dome, descend deep into the Grand Canyon, or hit the waves in a classic SoCal surf town. Wander through history at Alcatraz, snap a photo at Big Sur, or marvel at jellyfish at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Chow down on an authentic Mission burrito, lunch on fish tacos by the beach, or watch the sunset from a rooftop bar in Los Angeles Flexible Itineraries: Drive the entire two-week route from San Francisco to Yosemite, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, and Southern California, mix and match sections for shorter road trips, or follow strategic itineraries for spending time in big cities and small towns along the way Local Insight: Surfer and adventurer Stuart Thornton shares his thirst for the next secluded beach, quirky pit stop, and mountaintop vista Planning Your Trip: Know when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, tips for driving in different road and weather conditions, and suggestions for international visitors, LGBTQ+ travelers, seniors, and road trippers with kids With Moon California Road Trip's practical tips, detailed itineraries, and local expertise, you're ready to fill up the tank and hit the road. Doing more than driving through? Check out Moon California, Moon Grand Canyon, or Moon Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon.
Download or read book Phantom Ranch written by Scott Thybony and published by Grand Canyon Assn. This book was released on 2001 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Julia Morgan, Architect of Dreams by : Ginger Wadsworth
Download or read book Julia Morgan, Architect of Dreams written by Ginger Wadsworth and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 1990-01-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the life of the architect whose projects included designing the Hearst Castle at San Simeon, California.
Download or read book Grand Canyon Nature Notes written by and published by . This book was released on 1932 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Annotated Checklist of Vascular Plants of Grand Canyon National Park by : Barbara G. Phillips
Download or read book Annotated Checklist of Vascular Plants of Grand Canyon National Park written by Barbara G. Phillips and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Bulletin - Grand Canyon Natural History Association by : Grand Canyon Natural History Association
Download or read book Bulletin - Grand Canyon Natural History Association written by Grand Canyon Natural History Association and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Julia Morgan: An Intimate Portrait of the Trailblazing Architect by : Victoria Kastner
Download or read book Julia Morgan: An Intimate Portrait of the Trailblazing Architect written by Victoria Kastner and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new biography—featuring over 150 archival images and full-color photographs printed throughout—introduces Julia Morgan as both a pioneering architect and a captivating individual. Julia Morgan was a lifelong trailblazer. She was the first woman admitted to study architecture at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and the first licensed to practice architecture in California. Over the first half of the 20th century, she left an indelible mark on the American West. Of her remarkable 700 creations, the most iconic is Hearst Castle. Morgan spent thirty years constructing this opulent estate on the California coast for the newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst—forging a lifelong friendship and creative partnership with him. Together, they built a spectacular and unequalled residence that once hosted the biggest stars of Hollywood's golden age, and that now welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. This compelling biography draws on interviews, letters, and Morgan's diaries, including never-before-seen reflections on faith, art, and her life experiences. Morgan's friendship with Hearst, her passion for California's landscape, her struggles with familial dementia, and her devotion to architecture reveal her to have been a singularly brilliant and determined artist. PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHED CONTENT: Victoria Kastner has spent years compiling photographs, interviews, letters, drawings, and diaries—including material never published before—to create the first truly comprehensive portrait of this amazing woman. OVER 150 PHOTOGRAPHS: This book features over 150 photographs, printed throughout the text. These include both fascinating archival images and beautiful, full-color contemporary shots of Morgan's buildings. INSPIRING STORY: By exploring both Morgan's work and her life, Kastner weaves a captivating tale about courage, vision, and resilience. Julia Morgan forged a path for herself against the odds, and her story will inspire contemporary women and creatives. ARCHITECTURAL ICON: Julia Morgan created 700 buildings during her career, from hotels to churches to private homes. Born in San Francisco and trained in Paris, she developed a distinctive aesthetic that now defines certain regions of California. But only in the last twenty years has her contribution to architecture been fully recognized and celebrated. In 2014, the American Institute of Architects' posthumously awarded her its Gold Medal; she was the first female recipient. Perfect for: • History buffs • Students, enthusiasts, and professional architects • Aspiring creatives in all fields • Feminists seeking role models • Visitors to Hearst Castle and Morgan's other buildings • Californians and visitors to California
Book Synopsis The Global Interior by : Megan Black
Download or read book The Global Interior written by Megan Black and published by . This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the George Perkins Marsh Prize Winner of the Stuart L. Bernath Prize Winner of the W. Turrentine Jackson Award Winner of the British Association of American Studies Prize "Extraordinary...Deftly rearranges the last century and a half of American history in fresh and useful ways." --Los Angeles Review of Books "Offers unprecedented insights into the depth and staying power of American exceptionalism...as generations of policymakers sought to extend the reach of U.S. power globally while emphatically denying that the United States was an empire." --Penny Von Eschen, author of Satchmo Blows Up the World "A smart, original, and ambitious book. Black demonstrates that the Interior Department has had a far larger, more invasive, and more consequential role in the world than one would expect." --Brian DeLay, author of War of a Thousand Deserts When one thinks of the story of American power, the Department of the Interior rarely comes to mind. Yet it turns out that a government agency best known for managing natural resources and operating national parks has constantly supported and projected America's imperial aspirations. Megan Black's pathbreaking book brings to light the surprising role the U.S. Department of the Interior has played in pursuing minerals around the world--in Indigenous lands, foreign nations, the oceans, and even outer space. Black shows how the department touted its credentials as an innocuous environmental-management organization while quietly satisfying America's insatiable demand for raw materials. As presidents trumpeted the value of self-determination, this almost invisible outreach gave the country many of the benefits of empire without the burden of a heavy footprint. Under the guise of sharing expertise with the underdeveloped world, Interior scouted tin sources in Bolivia and led lithium surveys in Afghanistan. Today, it promotes offshore drilling and even manages a satellite that prospects for Earth's resources from outer space.
Download or read book Grand Canyon written by Gary McCarthy and published by Pinnacle Books. This book was released on 1996 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Seeking his fortune on John Wesley Powell's epic expedition down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, William Dunn finds short-lived happiness with a beautiful half-Havasupai woman and a perilous career as a rancher and champion of Native American rights."--Amazon.com
Book Synopsis Grand Canyon's Phantom Ranch by : Robert W. Audretsch
Download or read book Grand Canyon's Phantom Ranch written by Robert W. Audretsch and published by Arcadia Library Editions. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phantom Ranch is nestled in the Grand Canyon basin on the Colorado River--a location hardly visible from the rim and only accessible after a journey through scores of geologic layers. The only way there is by river rafting, hiking, or mule, and with each foot of the journey, the traveler descends 30,000 years in geologic time. While at Phantom Ranch, the view looking above is of 1.7 billion years of geology, all swirling together in an alphabet of colors. Grand Canyon's Phantom Ranch is the story of the rustic buildings designed by architect Mary Jane Colter in 1921, of the park's first peoples, river rafters, the early trail and bridge builders, and dramatic flash floods. When travelers leave Phantom Ranch, they are never the same. For some of them, departing is as if they have just said good-bye to an old friend.
Book Synopsis Fodor's Southern California by : Fodor's Travel Guides
Download or read book Fodor's Southern California written by Fodor's Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2024-05-21 with total page 633 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you want to get a glimpse of the Hollywood sign, hike in Joshua Tree National Park, or visit San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, the local Fodor's travel experts in Southern California are here to help! Fodor's Southern California guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's Southern California travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 25 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Best Beaches in San Diego,” “Best Celebrity Hangouts in L.A.,” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more SPECIAL FEATURES on the “San Diego Zoo,” “What to Eat and Drink,” and “What to Watch and Read Before Your Trip” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Los Angeles, San Diego, Joshua Tree National Park, Death Valley National Park, the Pacific Coast Highway, Route 66, Big Sur, Santa Barbara, the Mojave Desert, Palm Springs, and more. Planning on visiting other destinations in the southwest? Check out Fodor's Arizona, Fodor's Fodor's Las Vegas, Fodor's Utah, and Fodor's InFocus Santa Fe. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!
Book Synopsis Bulletin - Grand Canyon Natural History Association by : Grand Canyon Natural History Association
Download or read book Bulletin - Grand Canyon Natural History Association written by Grand Canyon Natural History Association and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Moon California Road Trip by : Stuart Thornton
Download or read book Moon California Road Trip written by Stuart Thornton and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2015-07-21 with total page 887 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hit the Road with Moon Travel Guides! See the wide-open natural beauty and glittering cities of the American West on this epic adventure. Inside Moon California Road Trip you'll find: Maps and Driving Tools: 50 easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, and detailed directions for the entire route Eat, Sleep, Stop and Explore: Marvel at waterfalls pouring down granite rock faces, layers of red and gold sandstone, and pale cliffs standing stark against the thundering waves of the Pacific. Explore San Francisco's colorful character, discover the world-class culture and amusement-park fun of Los Angeles, and see the glittering towers of Las Vegas against the dark desert sky Itineraries for Every Traveler: Drive the entire two-week "Best of the West" or mix and match for shorter road trips like "San Francisco, Yosemite, and Los Angeles in Six Days" Local Expert: Local surfer and adventurer Stuart Thornton shares his thirst for the next secluded beach, quirky pit stop, and mountaintop vista Planning Your Trip: Know when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, tips for driving in different road and weather conditions, and suggestions for LGBTQ travelers, seniors, and road trippers with kids With Moon California Road Trip's practical tips, detailed itineraries, and insider's view, you're ready to fill up the tank and hit the road. Looking to explore more of America on wheels? Try Moon Pacific Coast Highway! Doing more than driving through? Check out Moon California, Moon Grand Canyon, or Moon Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon.
Book Synopsis Icons of American Architecture [2 volumes] by : Donald Langmead
Download or read book Icons of American Architecture [2 volumes] written by Donald Langmead and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-03-05 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What turns a building into an icon? What is it about some structures that makes their history and legend even more important than their original intended use, making them a part of American, and world, popular culture? Twenty four buildings and structures, including the Brooklyn Bridge, the White House, the Hotel del Coronado, and the Washington Monument are presented here, along with their roles in fiction, film, music, and the imagination of people worldwide. Approximately twenty five images are included in the set, along with sidebars featuring additional structures.
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