The Great Basin

The Great Basin
Author: Donald Grayson
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2011-04-18
Genre: History
ISBN: 0520267478

"The Great Basin, centering on Nevada and including substantial parts of California, Oregon, and Utah, gets its name from the fact that none of its rivers or streams flow to the sea. This book synthesizes the past 25,000 years of the natural history of this vast region. It explores the extinct animals that lived in the Great Basin during the Ice Age and recounts the rise and fall of the massive Ice Age lakes that existed here. It explains why trees once grew 13' beneath what is now the surface of Lake Tahoe, explores the nearly two dozen Great Basin mountain ranges that once held substantial glaciers, and tells the remarkable story of how pinyon pine came to cover some 17,000,000 acres of the Great Basin in the relatively recent past. These discussions culminate with the impressive history of the prehistoric people of the Great Basin, a history that shows how human societies dealt with nearly 13,000 years of climate change on this often-challenging landscape"--Provided by publisher.

Hiking the Great Basin

Hiking the Great Basin
Author: John Hart
Publisher: Sierra Club Books for Children
Total Pages: 406
Release: 1991
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780871566393

Veteran backpacker and climber John Hart presents a thoroughly revised version of the only guide to this vast, diverse, rarely traveled wilderness area. Hart details over 200 trails that allow for everything from brief, easy nature walks to rugged treks. 47 maps.

Birds of the Great Basin

Birds of the Great Basin
Author: Fred A. Ryser
Publisher: Max C. Fleischmann Series in G
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1985
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780874170801

A must for all birdwatchers in the Great Basin.

Stone Age Spear and Arrow Points of California and the Great Basin

Stone Age Spear and Arrow Points of California and the Great Basin
Author: Noel D. Justice
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Total Pages: 582
Release: 2002-05-23
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780253108838

Noel Justice adds another regional guide to his series of important reference works that survey, describe, and categorize the projectile point and cutting tools used in prehistory by Native American peoples. This volume addresses the region of California and the Great Basin. Written for archaeologists and amateur collectors alike, the book describes over 50 types of stone arrowhead and spear points according to period, culture, and region. With the knowledge of someone trained to fashion projectile points with techniques used by the Indians, Justice describes how the points were made, used, and re-sharpened. His detailed drawings illustrate the way the Indians shaped their tools, what styles were peculiar to which regions, and how the various types can best be identified. There are hundreds of drawings, organized by type cluster and other identifying characteristics. The book also includes distribution maps and color plates that will further aid the researcher or collector in identifying specific periods, cultures, and projectile types.

Fishes of the Great Basin

Fishes of the Great Basin
Author: John W. Sigler
Publisher: University of Nevada Press
Total Pages: 478
Release: 2016-06-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0874170133

Naturalists and recreational anglers will welcome the paperback edition of this comprehensive volume, first published in 1986, which describes every species in the lakes and streams of the Great Basin. Includes an updated checklist of established species, discussion of threatened and endangered species, glossary, bibliography, and index.

Geology of the Great Basin

Geology of the Great Basin
Author: Bill Fiero
Publisher: University of Nevada Press
Total Pages: 441
Release: 2009-10-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0874178037

Geology of the Great Basin is the essential introduction to the geology of this physically complex, ever-changing region. Written in a clear, succinct style and generously illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and maps, the book describes the fundamentals of geologic processes, then discusses the physical attributes and geologic history of the Great Basin. The author also offers readers information about specific sites where significant geologic features can be observed. The book, first published in 1986, is now available in a new, easier-to-handle paperback edition that will make it more convenient for classroom use and for readers who want to carry it with them in their car or backpack.

Great Basin Drama

Great Basin Drama
Author: Darwin Lambert
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1991
Genre: Great Basin National Park (Nev.)
ISBN: 9780911797954

A close look at the rich history of the region of Great Basin National Park.

The Sagebrush Ocean

The Sagebrush Ocean
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 248
Release: 1999
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0874173434

This 10th anniversary edition, with text, photographs, and a new preface by Stephen Trimble, celebrates the Great Basin wilderness in all seasons.

Ancient Peoples of the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau

Ancient Peoples of the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau
Author: Steven R Simms
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2016-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 1315434962

Written to appeal to professional archaeologists, students, and the interested public alike, this book is a long overdue introduction to the ancient peoples of the Great Basin and northern Colorado Plateau. Through detailed syntheses, the reader is drawn into the story of the habitation of the Great Basin from the entry of the first Native Americans through the arrival of Europeans. Ancient Peoples is a major contribution to Great Basin archaeology and anthropology, as well as the general study of foraging societies.