Excerpt from California Notes, Vol. 1
These valleys are largest in the vicinity of the Bay of San Francisco and its tributaries. Here there is a break in the mountain chains. As the spurs from the north trend toward the bavs of Suisun, San Pablo, and San Francisco, they spread out like the fingers of a rocky hand. Between these giant digits lie some of the most picturesque valleys in the State. Among these may be mentioned Petaluma, Sonoma, Napa, Suisun and Vaca; while further north, where the fingers unite with the palm, Clear Lake, sur rounded by little valleys, reposes in the embrace of the mountains. South of the Bay of San Francisco, the two main ridges of the Coast mountains stand back from the bay, forming the fertile Santa Clara Valley. In Contra Costa County the Mount Diablo group is flanked on all sides by numerous productive valleys.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book guides visitors to the Yosemite Valley and surrounding areas of central California. First published in 1876, the author intended it to be a companion for people exploring the area, covering topics such as the geology, natural history, and history of the region. It also provides detailed descriptions of the main attractions such as iconic granite landmarks like El Capitan and Half Dome, and lesser-known but equally beautiful locales. Readers will also find information about the area's indigenous flora and fauna, trails, and nearby towns. Later chapters include practical advice for planning a visit to the region, with details on popular routes, distances, and the best places to stay. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334302428_0
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