Yosemite Valley (CA) (Images of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (690 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738528773 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A Wonderful Collection of Photos of Yosemite Pioneers. The author of this book has consolidated some of the best pictures of early day Yosemite visitors you can find outside of the Yosemite Research Library. He writes a very good description under each photo.The scenery photos by George Fiske taken in the 1880's are some of the finest photos of early Yosemite. There is an outstanding photo of Mr. Fiske with Galen Clark, the state appointed "gardian" of Yosemite at that time.I enjoyed this book so much I've
Together, they tell both the human and natural stories of this remarkable place, now visited by 3.5 million people annually. . About the Author Mariposa and Yosemite interpreter, photographer, and historian Leroy Radanovich has gathered amazing photographs in this volume, using images from park venues as well as private collections
Here, in the sublime "Incomparable Valley" of naturalist John Muir, alpine forests frame the legendary sites of Half Dome, El Capitan, Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite Falls, and other massive stone clefts. Within four years, Americans who realized the commercial value of Yosemite Valley began developing lodging facilities and promoting it as a tourist destination. These marvels of rock and water have inspired writers, artists, and photographers ever since the American discovery of the valley by gold miners of the Mariposa Battalion acting as militia in l850. This led to the creation of Yosemite National Park in l890.. A natural wonder hewn by glaciers from the granite slopes of the western Sierra Nevada, Yosemite Valley reveals the power and beauty of nature's hand. Concerned Californians encouraged President Lincoln to grant the valley and the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees to the State of California for the formation of a state park
Mariposa and Yosemite interpreter, photographer, and historian Leroy Radanovich has gathered amazing photographs in this volume, using images from park venues as well as private collections. Together, they tell both the human and natural stories of this remarkable place, now visited by 3.5 million people annually.