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Slide Mountain

Author : Theodore Steinberg
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520918460
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book Slide Mountain written by Theodore Steinberg and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1995-03-21 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The drive to own the natural world in twentieth-century America seems virtually limitless. Signs of this national penchant for possessing nature are everywhere—from suburban picket fences to elaborate schemes to own underground water, clouds, even the ocean floor. Yet, as Theodore Steinberg demonstrates in this compelling, witty look at Americans' attempts to master the environment, nature continually turns these efforts into folly. In a rich, narrative style recalling the work of John McPhee, Steinberg tours America to explore some of the more unusual dilemmas that have arisen in our struggle to possess nature. Beginning along the Missouri River, Steinberg recounts the battle for three thousand acres of land the river carved from a Nebraska Indian reservation and deposited in Iowa. Then he travels to Louisiana, where an army of lawyers butted heads over whether Six Mile Lake was actually a lake or a stream. He continues to Arizona to investigate who owned the underground, then to Pennsylvania's Blue Ridge Mountains to see who claimed the clouds. He ends in crowded New York City with Donald Trump's struggle for air rights. Americans' obsession with owning nature was immortalized by Mark Twain in the tale of Slide Mountain, where a landslide-prone Nevada peak turned the American dream of real estate into dust. In relating these modern-day "Slide Mountain" stories, Steinberg illuminates what it means to live in a culture of property where everything must have an owner.

Slide Mountain, Or, The Folly of Owning Nature

Author : Theodore Steinberg
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520087637
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (876 download)

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Download or read book Slide Mountain, Or, The Folly of Owning Nature written by Theodore Steinberg and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A beautifully written work. . . . A tremendously fresh assessment of not only the perils of owning nature, but an entire realm of public and private thoughts, writings, laws, and legislation having to do with nature, property, conservation, and culture."--William Deverell, author of Railroad Crossings

SP019: Geologic and Natural History Tours in the Reno Area

Author : Joseph V. Tingley
Publisher : NV Bureau of Mines & Geology
ISBN 13 : 1888035099
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book SP019: Geologic and Natural History Tours in the Reno Area written by Joseph V. Tingley and published by NV Bureau of Mines & Geology. This book was released on 2005 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Geology of the Tierra Redonda Mountain and Bradley Quadrangles, Monterey and San Luis Obispo Counties, California

Author : David L. Durham
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geology of the Tierra Redonda Mountain and Bradley Quadrangles, Monterey and San Luis Obispo Counties, California written by David L. Durham and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of stratigraphy and structure of Cenozoic sedimentary rocks in part of the Salinas Valley.

Skiing

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Skiing written by and published by . This book was released on 1973-12 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Catastrophic Landslides

Author : Stephen G. Evans
Publisher : Geological Society of America
ISBN 13 : 0813741157
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (137 download)

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Download or read book Catastrophic Landslides written by Stephen G. Evans and published by Geological Society of America. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume documents advances in our knowledge of catastrophic landslides, providing a worldwide survey of catastrophic landslide events. It draws on South America to illustrate dramatically the impact of these phenomena on human populations. The occurrence of catastrophic landslides, including site-specific insights, is shown through six events of the past 20 years. Several other chapters focus on the mechanisms involved with catastrophic landsides both in relation to geologic factors in a particular geographic area as well as to specific geologic processes.

U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 612 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper written by and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Rockhounding Alaska

Author : Montana Hodges
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762765755
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (627 download)

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Download or read book Rockhounding Alaska written by Montana Hodges and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rockhounding Alaska will be an in-depth guide to the rocks, minerals and fossils legally found and collected within the state. The book will contain a light, informative overview of the geologic history of Alaska as well as a site-by-site guide to approximately 70 collecting locations. Included with every site will be clear concise driving directions, a GPS position and list of major attractions and local amenities. The exciting locations stretch from Kodiak Island to the Arctic Circle and range from ancient fossilized sea creatures to precious gems and gold nuggets.

Studies by the U.S. Geological Survey in Alaska, 2001

Author : John P. Galloway
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780607955613
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (556 download)

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Download or read book Studies by the U.S. Geological Survey in Alaska, 2001 written by John P. Galloway and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Climatological Data

Author : United States. Environmental Data Service
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 826 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)

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Download or read book Climatological Data written by United States. Environmental Data Service and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 826 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collection of the monthly climatological reports of the United States by state or region with monthly and annual national summaries.

The Hudson River by Daylight

Author : Thursty McQuill
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Hudson River by Daylight written by Thursty McQuill and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Colorado Geographic Names

Author : Geological Survey (U.S.). Branch of Geographic Names
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 646 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)

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Download or read book Colorado Geographic Names written by Geological Survey (U.S.). Branch of Geographic Names and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

North American Fauna

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book North American Fauna written by and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Climatological Data for the United States by Sections

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1500 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Climatological Data for the United States by Sections written by and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 1500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collection of the monthly climatological reports of the United States by state or region, with monthly and annual national summaries.

Colorado Geographic Names

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)

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Download or read book Colorado Geographic Names written by and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Moon Hudson Valley & the Catskills

Author : Nikki Goth Itoi
Publisher : Moon Travel
ISBN 13 : 1640491988
Total Pages : 475 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Moon Hudson Valley & the Catskills written by Nikki Goth Itoi and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hudson Valley is a breath of fresh air: explore historic estates, hike wild mountain terrain, and bask in small-town charm with Moon Hudson Valley & the Catskills. Inside you'll find: Strategic, flexible itineraries, from day trips from New York City to week-long road trips and a 6-day bike tour, designed for outdoor adventurers, history buffs, art-lovers, foodies, and more Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Bike along rolling hills and quiet country roads, hike to rushing waterfalls, hit the slopes in the winter, or discover the best spots to see the striking fall foliage. Take a tour of Washington Irving's romantic home, admire the historic Rockefeller Estate, go antiquing in Cold Spring Village, or stroll through Sleepy Hollow. Take a cooking class at the Culinary Institute of America, browse the produce at a farmers market, sip your way along a Hudson Valley wine trail, or savor local cuisine at a farm-to-table restaurant The best hikes in the Hudson Valley and the Catskills, with detailed maps, mileage and difficulty ratings Honest advice from Catskills native Nikki Goth Itoi on when to go, where to eat, and where to stay, from full-service resorts and historic inns to secluded cabins and campsites Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Thorough background on the culture, weather, wildlife, and history, plus how to get there and get around With Moon's practical tips and local know-how, you can experience the Hudson Valley and the Catskills your way. Exploring more of the Northeast? Check out Moon New England. Headed to the Big Apple? Try Moon New York City or Moon New York Walks.

John Burroughs' America

Author : John Burroughs
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780486297460
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (974 download)

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Download or read book John Burroughs' America written by John Burroughs and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rich selection of passages from the authors 25 books includes delightful pieces, written with grace and elegance, about the rewards (and frustrations) of trout fishing; the lives and habits of foxes, chipmunks, hawks, weasels, honeybees, and other creatures; the rhythms of the seasons, and many other topics. Enhanced with 28 charming woodcut illustrations.