{"product_id":"national-geographic-atlas-of-wild-america-hardcover","title":"National Geographic Atlas of Wild America - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJon Waterman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRoderick F. Nash\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the deep forests of the Canadian Northwest to the red-rock deserts of the American Southwest, North America offers a myriad of opportunities for hiking, camping, trekking, and simply enjoying the abundance of the natural world. This opulent volume highlights 41 of those wilderness locations.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled with authoritative maps, data-driven graphics, awe-inspiring photographs, and thoughtful essays, this vivid book will feed the soul of everyone who loves wild places. Six lush chapters take readers from the eastern woodlands to the central plains, from the northern wilderness to southwestern desert lands--including key wilderness areas in Canada and Mexico. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou'll discover the fascinating history of the High Peaks of the Adirondacks, learn about fossil remains on the Upper Missouri River, gaze through the rainforest canopy of Alaska's Tongass National Forest, and experience Grand Canyon Parashat's Dark Sky Park. A special section rich in maps and graphics highlights 13 thematic topics, such as the National Scenic Trail System and the human impact on wilderness areas. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis beautiful book, bursting with information and lyricism, will inspire all who have journeyed into the wild--and intrigue many who still hope to do so.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJON WATERMAN has written 15 books on adventure and the environment, including the recent \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic Atlas of the National Parks.\u003c\/i\u003e He has also worked as a wilderness guide and as a National Park Service ranger and continues to explore remote places around the world by boat, foot, or dogsled. He has received three grants from the National Geographic Society Expeditions Council, and his award-winning writing and photography have appeared in numerous national magazines and newspapers; one example: the November 2019 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e opinion piece \"Our National Parks Are in Trouble.\" He lives in Carbondale, Colorado. \u003ci\u003ehttps: \/\/jonathanwaterman.com\/\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 14 x 10.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 03, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752575828256,"sku":"9781426222351","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/12c5d170eb9cf535a47299009439ef6d.webp?v=1779999166","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/national-geographic-atlas-of-wild-america-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}