Uniting Mountain & Plain

Uniting Mountain & Plain
Author: Kathleen A. Brosnan
Publisher: UNM Press
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2002
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780826323521

Shows how the people of Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo pushed their cities to the top of the new urban hierarchy following the discovery of gold, marginalizing the indigenous peoples.

Mountain and Plain

Mountain and Plain
Author: United States. Bureau of Reclamation. Region 7
Publisher:
Total Pages: 558
Release: 1950
Genre: Water resources development
ISBN:

Mountain and Plain

Mountain and Plain
Author: R. Martin Harrison
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2001
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780472110841

Martin Harrison traveled widely in Asia Minor from his youth onward, and he was always fascinated by the questions of how and why the great and elegant cities of classical antiquity declined, and what happened to the descendants of the people who lived in them. Over nearly forty years he returned again and again to remote Lycia, where the ruins of monasteries and churches, villages, hamlets, and towns remained largely inaccessible and unexplored. His interest eventually led him to undertake the excavation of the Phrygian city of Amorium, whose importance became greater as the classical cities declined. At its peak it was considered second only to Byzantium, until it fell to the Arab invasions. The present study is the fruit of years of excavation and research by the author. The manuscript was largely sketched out when Martin Harrison unexpectedly passed away, and the volume has been finished and prepared for press by his long-time assistant Wendy Young, with further guidance from friends and colleagues with whom he had discussed the project. The resulting volume explores Martin Harrison's belief that the coastal cities of Lycia declined after the fifth century C.E., and that smaller settlements (monasteries, villages, and towns) appeared in the mountains and further inland. In addition he considered that there was a demographic shift of masons and sculptors from the cities to serve these new settlements. This beautifully illustrated study provides convincing evidence from architecture, sculpture, and inscriptional sources to support this theory. It also contains a description of Amorium in Phrygia, as revealed in survey and excavation seasons from 1987 until the author's untimely death half a dozen years later. The volume includes a preface by Stephen Hill and an appendix by Michael Ballance and Charlotte Rouech on three special inscriptions from Ovacik. The volume will be of interest to historians of the Near East and classical antiquity, to archaeologists, and to students of architectural history. Martin Harrison was Professor of Archaeology, University of Oxford. Wendy Young was Research Assistant to the author until his death.

Flowers of Mountain and Plain

Flowers of Mountain and Plain
Author: Edith S. Clements
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2023-10-26
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

In 'Flowers of Mountain and Plain' by Edith S. Clements, the book explores the beauty and diversity of wildflowers found in North America, focusing on their ecological significance and botanical characteristics. Written in a descriptive and informative style, Clements provides detailed observations and classifications of various flowering plants, making it both a scientific and poetic exploration of nature. The book also delves into the historical context of wildflower exploration, highlighting the importance of preserving these natural wonders. Edith S. Clements' work stands out for its lyrical prose and insightful analysis of the natural world, making it a valuable resource for botanists, nature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the beauty of wildflowers. Clements' passion for botany and conservation shines through in this book, showcasing her expertise and dedication to the study of plants. 'Flowers of Mountain and Plain' is a must-read for anyone looking to deepen their appreciation for the natural world and its floral inhabitants.

Thirty-one Years on the Plains and in the Mountains

Thirty-one Years on the Plains and in the Mountains
Author: William F. Drannan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 750
Release: 1900
Genre: Frontier and pioneer life
ISBN:

Howes and others give scathing review of this work as unreliable. Drannan's wife may have actually written most of the book, based on her husband's stories. Drannan has himself as the rescuer of Olive Oatman, and a companion of Kit Carson.

The Living Mountain

The Living Mountain
Author: Nan Shepherd
Publisher: Canongate Books
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2011-08-18
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0857863606

In this masterpiece of nature writing, Nan Shepherd describes her journeys into the Cairngorm mountains of Scotland. There she encounters a world that can be breathtakingly beautiful at times and shockingly harsh at others. Her intense, poetic prose explores and records the rocks, rivers, creatures and hidden aspects of this remarkable landscape. Shepherd spent a lifetime in search of the 'essential nature' of the Cairngorms; her quest led her to write this classic meditation on the magnificence of mountains, and on our imaginative relationship with the wild world around us. Composed during the Second World War, the manuscript of The Living Mountain lay untouched for more than thirty years before it was finally published.

The Foxfire Book

The Foxfire Book
Author: Foxfire Fund, Inc.
Publisher: Anchor
Total Pages: 386
Release: 1972-02-17
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0385073534

First published in 1972, The Foxfire Book was a surprise bestseller that brought Appalachia's philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers. Whether you wanted to hunt game, bake the old-fashioned way, or learn the art of successful moonshining, The Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center had a contact who could teach you how with clear, step-by-step instructions. This classic debut volume of the acclaimed series covers a diverse array of crafts and practical skills, including log cabin building, hog dressing, basketmaking, cooking, fencemaking, crop planting, hunting, and moonshining, as well as a look at the history of local traditions like snake lore and faith healing.