Storm Over Mono: The Mono Lake Battle and the California Water Future
- ISBN-10
- 0520203682
- ISBN-13
- 9780520203686
- Category
- Agua, Abastecimiento de
- Pages
- 211
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1996
- Publisher
- Univ of California Press
- Author
- John Hart
Description
A dramatic environmental saga unfolds in Hart's compelling story of the fight to save Mono Lake, and ancient inland sea in located in the eastern Sierra Yosemite National Park. Hart integrates natural, social, and political history into a story that is a source of hope for anyone concerned about the environment. Complementing Hart's narrative are stunning photos takes by many leading nature photographers, including David Sanger, Galen Rowell, and Betty Randall. 61 illustrations. 31 color plates.
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