Big Basin Redwood Forest: California's Oldest State Park (Landmarks)

By: Traci Bliss

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Synopsis: The epic saga of Big Basin began in the late 1800s, when the surrounding communities saw their once "inexhaustible" redwood forests vanishing. Expanding railways demanded timber as they crisscrossed the nation, but the more redwoods that fell to the woodman's axe, the greater the effects on the local climate. California's groundbreaking environmental movement attracted individuals from every walk of life. From the adopted son of a robber baron to a bohemian woman winemaker to a Jesuit priest, resilient campaigners produced an unparalleled model of citizen action. Join author Traci Bliss as she reveals the untold story of a herculean effort to preserve the ancient redwoods for future generations.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 208 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781439673560
Related ISBNs:: 9781467145046
Publisher:: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Date of Addition:: 09/15/21
Copyrighted By:: Traci Bliss
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Travel, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Foreword by:: Martin Rizzo-Martinez and Mark G. Hylkema