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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Mono Lake dominates the volcanic landscape east of the Sierra Nevada between Yosemite National Park and Nevada. The lake s unusual water chemistry produces algae and brine shrimp, feeding millions of birds and creating strange mineral formations called tufa, for which the lake is famed. From the early days of the Kuzedika Paiutes to the arrival of miners and settlers in the late 19th century, the lake has stood sentinel for the surrounding camps, mines, and towns. Around the lake, the town of Lee Vining has served travelers and residents since 1926, and Carson Camp has been a recreational destination for generations. Some of the world s earliest hydroelectric plants were established here, and Los Angeles began diverting streams and channeling their waters beneath the Mono Craters to the city s aqueduct in the 1940s. Impacts of those water diversions gradually became apparent, generating controversy around this otherwise placid landscape.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New. 2008. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: New. In English.

Hardcover. First Edition. Tell-a-tale Books. Illustrations by the Walt Disney Studio. Light wear to spine else a fine copy. ; Square 16mo.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 128 pages. 9.20x6.50x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Mono Lake Basin boasts a rich history. These images illustrate the people, the events, and the everyday scenes that make up Mono Lake Basin's story.

Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorAuthors Don Banta, a 75-year Lee Vining resident, and David Carle, a Mono Lake ranger for 19 years, present here a collection of vintage Mono Lake photography. Working with archival materials from local families and th.

Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnMono Lake Basin boasts a rich history. These images illustrate the people, the events, and the everyday scenes that make up Mono Lake Basin s story.rn.