Yosemite Valley

Yosemite Valley

by Leroy Radanovich
Yosemite Valley

Yosemite Valley

by Leroy Radanovich

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Overview

A natural wonder hewn by glaciers from the granite slopes of the western Sierra Nevada, Yosemite Valley reveals the power and beauty of nature's hand. Here, in the sublime "Incomparable Valley" of naturalist John Muir, alpine forests frame the legendary sites of Half Dome, El Capitan, Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite Falls, and other massive stone clefts. These marvels of rock and water have inspired writers, artists, and photographers ever since the American discovery of the valley by gold miners of the Mariposa Battalion acting as militia in l850. Within four years, Americans who realized the commercial value of Yosemite Valley began developing lodging facilities and promoting it as a tourist destination. Concerned Californians encouraged President Lincoln to grant the valley and the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees to the State of California for the formation of a state park. This led to the creation of Yosemite National Park in l890.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781439630716
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date: 08/06/2004
Series: Images of America Series
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 128
File size: 55 MB
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About the Author

Mariposa and Yosemite interpreter, photographer, and historian Leroy Radanovich has gathered amazing photographs in this volume, using images from park venues as well as private collections. Together, they tell both the human and natural stories of this remarkable place, now visited by 3.5 million people annually.
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