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THE SONORAN DESERT.

THE SONORAN DESERT. Paperback - 1997

by Bowden, Charles

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New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1997. 167 pp, oblong (10 1/2" H x 10 7/8" D). Profusely illustrated with colour photographs. "The Sonoran Desert of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico sizzles in the sun. Daytime temperatures commonly soar above 120F. The parched, mineral earth gets less than three inches of rainfall a year on average; some years, none at all. Yet this is one of the most fascinating and beautiful places in North America. A large variety of plants - creosote bush, the fabled boojum, and numerous other cacti and succulents - flourish here, as do a wealth of birds, insects, and small mammals. Man is an uneasy resident, and, although modern cities such as Phoenix and Tucson survive on its fringes, the natural heart of the desert still rejects all but the most intrepid sojourners. Two who know this desert well are (the author and photographer of this book). Interwoven together, the personal visions of these two remarkable observers evoke the Sonoran Desert with extraordinary power. We may or may not wish to be in the desert as they have been, but in these pages we will come as close as possible to being there." This heavy book may require extra postage outside of Canada/United States. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - minor rubbing, a few tiny faint liquid marks on front cover, one light crease down spine, very minor corner wear. . Soft Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Jack W. Dykinga, photography..
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  • Title THE SONORAN DESERT.
  • Author Bowden, Charles
  • Illustrator Jack W. Dykinga, photography.
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Edition.
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 167
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Harry N. Abrams, New York
  • Date 1997
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 24650
  • ISBN 9780810926691 / 0810926695
  • Weight 2.27 lbs (1.03 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.98 x 10.65 x 0.69 in (27.89 x 27.05 x 1.75 cm)
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 92007223
  • Dewey Decimal Code 508.794

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