Illuminated Landscape, The (California Legacy Book) (A California Legacy)
''Brilliantly assembled and introduced, this first anthology of Sierra Nevada writings stands as a landmark publication. Native Americans, explorers, missionaries, gold seekers, governors, mountain climbers, naturalists, environmentalists, essayists, and poets are all represented with their powerful descriptions and compelling insights into California's grand and glorious mountain range.''--Gary F. Kurutz, bibliographer and curator of special collections, California State Library''This anthology looms large on the horizon for those who want to learn about, enjoy, and experience the Sierra Nevada. A truly terrific collection.''--David Guy, CEO, Yosemite Association''This is a remarkable anthology, taking the reader chronologically from the dawn of time when the Yokuts, Washo, and Maidus passed on their first memories of their respective worlds to environmental issues of today. This book belongs on every bookshelf of the best-of-the-best of Californiana.'' --W. R. Swagerty, Director, John Muir Center, University of the PacificThis is a remarkable anthology, taking the reader chronologically from the dawn of time when the Yokuts, Washo, and Maidus passed on their first memories of their respective worlds to environmental issues of today. This book belongs on every bookshelf of the best-of-the-best of Californiana. --W. R. Swagerty, Director, John Muir Center, University of the Pacific