The Last Unspoiled Place: Exploring Utah's Logan Canyon - Softcover

Michael Sweeney

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1426202822 ISBN 13: 9781426202827

Publisher: National Geographic Society, 2008

Synopsis

Americans have always been passionately bound to the land: It has shaped our history, our ideas, and our art. In Last Unspoiled Place, the magnificent confines of Logan Canyon, Utah, prove the perfect landscape for exploring these beliefs. In brilliant photographs and vivid anecdotes that range from poignant to exhilarating to hilarious, author Michael Sweeney takes us on an unforgettable tour through the canyon’s unsullied terrain. As he marks the 41 miles of the national scenic byway that courses through, he reveals Logan’s vivid past and astonishing natural history—as well as its closely kept secrets. Anecdotes range from bull snakes to bank robbers, from a legendary witch to the curse of “green invaders,” and from the first known human inhabitants—the northwestern Shoshone—to current-day characters such as snowboarders, beekeepers, botanists, and whitewater hounds. In the National Geographic tradition, Last Unspoiled Place is richly illustrated with scores of photographs—both current and historic—that capture the beauty of Logan Canyon and the surrounding Cache Valley.

About this title

Synopsis:

Although bearing traces of human activity, Logan Canyon remains largely unspoiled by its proximity to civilization. Reveling in the sights and sounds of this wonderland, the book journeys from the mouth at Logan, northeast to Bear Lake, revealing the canyon's history and a few of its secrets. Introducing us to several characters who are lucky enough to live, work and play in the area and share their experiences. Covering the geological history of the area, plus its flora and fauna and subjects of special interest, ranging from the first known inhabitants of the canyon - the Northwest Shoshone - to the effects of climate change. Amply illustrated with beautifully scenic photographs and historic images.

About the Author:

Michael S. Sweeney is a professor of journalism at Utah State University. He is the award-winning author of the acclaimed book Secrets of Victory, which was named 2001 Book of the Year by the American Journalism Historians Association and National Geographic book, God Grew Tired of Us, with Jon Bul Dau.

About this edition

• Publisher: National Geographic Society
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1426202822
• ISBN 13: 9781426202827
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192