Photographer and mountain climber James Martin shares his love of the Sierra Nevada, recounting his many ascents of the highest peaks as well as making observations on the geology, plant life, and other distinctive features of the region. Brilliant color photographs, with a section of notes and tips on photography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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The Sierra Nevada is one of the West’s most beautiful and famous mountain ranges. In this beautiful full-color gift book, James Martin, recipient of a Banff Mountain Book Festival award, shares an intimate view of its rugged landscape. He describes in poetic detail his own early history of hiking in the Sierra Nevada range, attending Ansel Adams?led seminars in Yosemite, and once hiking from there to Mount Whitney and on to Sequoia ? a total of 350 miles. Whether he’s discussing the fascinating geology of this ?youthful” range or encountering a couple determined to achieve the first nude ascent of Cathedral Peak, the author’s vibrant text and exquisite 100 color photographs capture the Sierra in all its moods.
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