Harold E Bailey Virginia Long Bailey (2 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition, First Thus. Text/BRAND NEW & Bright. Soft cover/VG; strong w/light edge wear, faint creasings to upper/lower front corners, and loss to upper spine edge. Handwritten title to spine. Map of western Nat'l Parks precedes text. Illustrated w/71 b/w photos. Guide covers the Pacific Slope, Rocky Mountain and Southwest regions. Forests of 19 parks including the Hawaii Nat'l Parks.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an in-depth look into the forests and tree species of the United States' national parks, a subject often overlooked despite its profound beauty and ecological significance. The author begins with an explanation of forest conservation practices and the importance of preserving these vital resources for future generations. Readers will learn about the life zones in which trees grow and the relationship between elevation and tree species. The book goes on to present a detailed guide to the needleleaf and broadleaf trees commonly found in the park system. Each entry includes a description of the tree's physical characteristics, its typical habitat, and its occurrence within the parks, creating a comprehensive record of the diverse flora of these protected lands. 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.