This Golden Land
Celebrating 100 Years of the California State Park System
Will be published approx. on 23. February 2027
Book
Hardback
256 pages
979-8-88762-210-1 (ISBN)
Description
From the redwood cathedrals of the north coast to the sunbaked deserts of Anza-Borrego, California is home to some of the most diverse and spectacular landscapes in the world. Discover the raw beauty of 280 state parks in this visual tribute to the lands that define the Golden State.
This Golden Land journeys through towering forests, rugged coastlines, mountain lakes, and desert canyons-revealing the beauty and ecological importance of each region. Through breathtaking photography and informative text, the book highlights each park to paint a portrait of stewardship and the enduring California spirit.​
​For a century, the California State Park System has preserved these lands, with a commitment to maintaining access for all-to roam, revel, and learn.This volume celebrates one hundred years of protecting natural landscapes and invites readers to imagining the next one hundred years of discovery and care.
This Golden Land journeys through towering forests, rugged coastlines, mountain lakes, and desert canyons-revealing the beauty and ecological importance of each region. Through breathtaking photography and informative text, the book highlights each park to paint a portrait of stewardship and the enduring California spirit.​
​For a century, the California State Park System has preserved these lands, with a commitment to maintaining access for all-to roam, revel, and learn.This volume celebrates one hundred years of protecting natural landscapes and invites readers to imagining the next one hundred years of discovery and care.
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Edition
No Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Insight Editions
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 305 mm
Weight
1097 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-88762-210-1 (9798887622101)
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Jessica Allen is a prolific writer who has authored many books, including The Magic of Astrology and The Little Book of Axolotl Wisdom. She has also written for The Boston Globe, CNN, the Independent, McSweeney's, Mental Floss, the Onion's A.V. Club, the Washington Post, Writer's Digest, and other publications.