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History

(arranged alphabetically)


 

ABOVE ALL   
Photographs by Wilson with text by Roper; foreword by Brower
Photographer and mountaineer David Stark Wilson captures the treacherous beauty of Mount Whitney, Mount Shasta,
and the loftiest peaks of the High Sierra and the surrounding panorama, evoking a broad range of emotion - from
excitement and allure to a quieter sense of peace, respect, and awe. Steve Roper, a well-known climber and historian, provides accompanying text. Together Wilson and Roper weave an unforgettable tapestry of windswept splendor, historical data, personal anecdote, climbing mythology,
and the natural history of California's highest peaks. !!!
hardcover, 144 pages    $35.00
 

ANGELS IN THE WILDERNESS    now available in paperback
Amy Racina
This first-person account tells how author Amy Racina survived for four
days and nights, both legs badly broken, in a remote valley in California's
Sierra Nevada mountains after a sixty-foot fall during a solo hiking trip.
Battling pain, fear and exhaustion, she pulled herself along with her hands,
and refused to give up even when her chances of salvation were remote.
The book chronicles her miraculous rescue, and describes her dramatic
airlift out of the canyon, swinging helplessly from two straps, dangling
fearfully beneath a helicopter high above the ravine where she had lain. It speaks of incredible strength and heartbreaking weakness as it details
what one woman believed might be the last days of her life. It is a
celebration of a life almost snatched away, of survival against the odds. 
 


BUFFALO SOLDIERS: A Narrative of the Negro Cavalry in the West
Leckie
Black soldiers who wanted to remain in the U.S. Army after the Civil War were organized into the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments. Their service in controlling hostile Indians on the Great Plains during the next 20 years
was as invaluable as it was unrecognized. Called all sorts of names -
most of them insulting - by various groups, the men of these tow
regiments were dubbed 'buffalo soldiers' by their Indian opponents.
The long-neglected story of their courage and devotion to duty adds a
new dimension to frontier history.  Illustrated with black-and-white photos.
290 pages     $19.95



COLONEL YOUNG AND THE BUFFALO SOLDIERS
IN SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK

Eldredge
The story of the remarkable accomplishments Charles Young and the Buffalo Soldiers in the summer of 1903 and the legacy they left behind.  Includes archival black and white photos.

22 pages    $3.95
 


DEATH, DARING AND DISASTER 
Farabee
A gripping history of search and rescue in our national parks filled with adventure stories, often with tragic outcomes. A ringing tribute to the deserving men and women who have performed heroically in search and rescue over the years.
502 pages     $23.95

 


FLOODS OF THE KAWEAH    New!

Flooding on the Kaweah watershed has been an important
part of local history for more than 100 years. devastating floods
have affected thousands of people and destroyed millions of
dollars in property. This book highlights major flood events and
their impact on valley towns and Sequoia National Park. Learn
why these floods occur and how they lad to the creation of
Terminus Dam and Lake Kaweah. Dozens of historic photos
are included.
49 pages     $10.95

 



FROM PIONEERS TO PRESERVATIONISTS
Strong
In this completely revised and re-titled edition (previously Trees
or Timber
), the author brings the story of both Sequoia and
Kings Canyon National Parks up to date.  A great book to have
for a brief history on these parks.  Includes historic black & white
photos.
60 pages    $7.95

 


 

HIGH SPIRITED WOMEN
Seagraves
Profiles of ten courageous women who helped shape history are told in this inspiring and entertaining book.  Descriptive text accompanied by period photographs provide glimpses of these women and the people whose lives they touched.
175 pages    $11.95

 


HISTORY OF THE SIERRA NEVADA
Farquhar
This history deals with human experiences primarily in the High Sierra
from the latter part of the 18th century to the present.  "For the mountaineer, the camper, the lover of the high country, the historian,
and the geographer interested in the historical development of California country."
262 pages      $18.95
 


IMAGES OF AMERICA - Sequoia National Park
Eldredge
Sequoia National Park is the nation’s second-oldest national park, a spectacular, awe-inspiring place preserving the world’s largest trees and the highest peak in the continental United States. The park’s human history glows as richly as its natural splendor - among the stories are a utopian collective targeting social change with lumber profits, a newspaperman’s tireless editorializing to preserve giant Sequoias, a Spanish-American War veteran ushering in an era of preservationism, and the army’s only African American commanding officer whose tenure as park superintendent still inspires. The Civilian Conservation Corps toiled here, turning the hardships of the Great Depression into lasting contributions for the common good. And, most importantly, generations of visitors have discovered here sights and experiences on a scale that challenges human comprehension and stirs the sense of wonder.
127 pages      $19.99

IMAGES OF AMERICA POSTCARDS
A collection of 15 vintage-photograph postcards of Sequoia National
Park's early years.
$7.99


IMAGES OF AMERICA - Kings Canyon National Park  
Eldredge
By 1900, tiny General Grant National Park, founded to protect a magnificent sequoia grove and one of the world’s largest trees, had become virtually encircled by commercial logging enterprises. This island of preservation became the port of call for a new generation of mountain explorers heading towards the vast alpine wilderness to the east. This new generation of wilderness visionaries - including legendary preservationist and founder of the Sierra Club John Muir and the artist Bolton Brown - forged an alliance that fought to protect this breathtaking landscape. After decades of effort, Congress designated the vast Kings Canyon National Park in 1940, encompassing the sequoias of General Grant as well as some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in North America.
127 pages      $21.99

IMAGES OF AMERICA POSTCARDS
A collection of 15 vintage-photograph postcards of Kings Canyon National Park's early years.
$7.99


KAWEAH REMEMBERED
Tweed (S.N.H.A.)
Booklet documents the story of the Kaweah Colony's dream of a utopian society adjacent to the Giant Sequoias. Historical photos help to illuminate their undertaking, from its inception in 1885 to its disbanding in 1892.
15 pages     $2.95
 
 



THE LAST SEASON
Eric Blehm
In 1996, after nearly 30 seasons as a park ranger in the Sierra Nevada, Randy Morgenson set off on a routine patrol and never came back. His body was found in July 2001, almost exactly five years after he disappeared. To this day, the circumstances of his death remain unclear. In this fascinating account, the product of several years' investigation, Blehm explores the many mysteries surrounding Morgenson. 



THE MATHER MOUNTAIN PARTY OF 1915 
Albright & Schenck (S.N.H.A.)
Full account of the High Sierra trip of Stephen T. Mather, first Director
f the National Park Service. Ideals and policies explored during his historical adventure are said to have paved the way for the expansion
of these parks and the National Park Service itself. Period photos.
37 pages   $2.95
 
 


MINERAL KING, THE STORY OF BEULAH
Jackson
A full history of Mineral King, from its discovery in 1863 until its inclusion
in Sequoia National Park in 1978.  It covers a wide spectrum of events: mining, sheep and cattle raising, court battles, and conservation
movements.  It presents a unique picture of the development of an
important segment of our western mountain region and its history.
232 pages   $19.95
 
 


MULE MEN
Jackson
A history of stock packing in the Sierra Nevada.  The story is presented
in a way that preserves the history with all its color.  Gives credit to the people and mules of this little-known enterprise that has been such a
large part of Sierra Nevada history.
255 pages     $12.00





NORMAN CLYDE; Legendary Mountaineer of California's Sierra Nevada 
Pavlik, foreword by Roper
This riveting account of one of the most notable personalities of the mountain climbing world reconstructs the life of legendary mountaineer Norman Clyde (1885 -1972). He made his mark on history with more
than one hundred and thirty first ascents throughout western North America, and many believe he knew the High Sierra better than anyone else, including John Muir. Pavlik uses Clyde's own words, along with recollections from his family, friends, fellow climbers, and
acquaintances, to capture the experiences of a remarkable man and
a bygone time "between the pioneers and the rock climbers."
176 pages     $14.95


PLACE NAMES OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Durham
Thousands of topographic features, such as ridges, peaks, canyons and valleys; water features, such as streams, lakes, waterfalls, and springs; and cultural features, such as cities, towns, crossroads and railroad sidings are included.  Many entries include information about who named the feature, when and why, as well as alternate or obsolete names.  A complete bibliography of sources is included.  Longitude and latitude are given for each feature, a boon to hikers wishing to use GPS devices to keep on track to their destinations.  Great for browsing - keep a copy in your car to use on trips.
319 pages     $15.95
 
 


PAST TENTS    
Snyder
A humorous excursion through one of our favorite national
pastimes, this book is an affectionate portrait of early camping
in the West.  Full of rare photographs and descriptions of family outings in the first years of the automobile, of campgrounds and campfires, of the remarkable gear and "helpful" hints that accompanied outings to our newly minted state and national
parks and forests, this is a light-hearted look at Americans' infatuation with the great outdoors.
147 pages     $17.95


SHORTY LOVELACE, KINGS CANYON FUR TRAPPER 
Tweed
Shorty Lovelace was a colorful character in Sequoia and Kings
Canyon National Parks history.  This is a fascinating story of his life
in the wilderness long before park status was given to Kings Canyon.
It reads more like a fictional short story than a history book. 
9 pages     $2.99





THEY FELLED THE REDWOODS  
Johnston
The story of the rise and fall of the lumbering enterprise at Hume Lake/Converse Basin in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Includes historical facts about the forest and its trees. Two hundred photographs and six comprehensive maps.
Hardcover, 160 pages    $34.95
 

 



WHERE IS THE TREE YOU DRIVE THROUGH?
Folkman
An account of twenty-five summers of experiences and adventures
in two National Park sites written by a seasonal National Park ranger-naturalist. It details one season at Dinosaur National Monument and twenty-four seasons at Sequoia National Park. Vaughn Folkman, the author, relates his experiences with his family, colleagues, park
visitors, and wildlife during those memorable summers. It involves incidences of excitement, compassion, and satisfaction.
92 pages      $16.99
 
 



WOMEN OF THE SIERRA

Seagraves
Vignettes of fifteen women who left their personal imprint on history
are presented in an easily read style. Period ranges from the
mid-1800's through the turn of the century.
173 pages    $11.95
 




WOMEN'S DIARIES OF THE WESTWARD JOURNEY
Schlissel
Through the diaries, letters, and reminiscences of women who
participated in this migration, "Women's Diaries of the Westward
Journey gives us primary source material on the lives of these women, who kept campfires burning with buffalo chips and dried weeds, gave
birth to and cared for children along primitive and dangerous roads,
drove teams of oxen, picked berries, milked cows, and cooked meals
in the middle of a wilderness that was a far cry from the homes they
had left back east. Still (and often under the disapproving eyes of their husbands) they found time to write brave letters home or to jot a few
weary lines at night into the diaries that continue to enthrall us.
278 pages    $14.95
 





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