Southern Appalachian Celebration: In Praise of Ancient Mountains, Old-Growth Forests, and Wilderness

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James Valentine Susan Adams

Southern Appalachian Celebration

In Praise of Ancient Mountains, Old-Growth Forests, and Wilderness

James Valentine, Susan Adams, Funda Ornek , Thomas S. Poetter

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English

North Carolina University
15 September 2011

Animals & nature in art (still life, landscapes & seascapes); Photographs: collections; Mathematics & Sciences; The Earth: natural history general

With this stunning collection of images of the Southern Appalachians, James Valentine presents an enduring portrait of the region's unique natural character. His compelling photographs of ancient mountains, old-growth forests, rare plants, and powerful waterways reveal the Appalachians' rich scenic beauty, while Chris Bolgiano's interpretive text and captions tell the story of its natural history. Over four decades, Valentine has hiked hundreds of miles across mountainous parts of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia to photograph some of the last remnants of original forest. These scarce and scattered old-growth stands are the most biologically diverse temperate forests in the world. By sharing these remaining pristine wild places with us, Valentine and Bolgiano show that understanding these mountains and their extraordinary biodiversity is vital to maintaining the healthy environment that sustains all life. Featuring an introduction by the late, longtime conservationist Robert Zahner and a foreword by William Meadows, president of The Wilderness Society, this visually entrancing and verbally engaging book celebrates the vibrant life of Southern Appalachian forests. |Valentine and Bolgiano show readers some of the remaining pristine wild places in the Southern Appalachians, emphasizing that understanding these mountains and their extraordinary biodiversity is vital to maintaining the healthy environment that sustains all life. This visually entrancing and verbally engaging book celebrates the vibrant life of Southern Appalachian forests. 10 x 14, features 136 color illustrations.

By: James Valentine, Susan Adams
Foreword by: Funda Ornek
Other: Thomas S. Poetter
Imprint: North Carolina University
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 356mm, Width: 254mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 1.600kg
ISBN: 9780807835142
ISBN 10: 0807835145
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 15 September 2011
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Reviews for Southern Appalachian Celebration: In Praise of Ancient Mountains, Old-Growth Forests, and Wilderness

This fine book is not only a collection of stunning photographs but also a natural history of a singular region. It will appeal to those who love Appalachia and appreciate fine nature photography as well as anyone interested in conservation and the environment. <br>- Library Journal