Refuge
America's Untouched Wilderness
Published on 6. October 2020
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-1-64722-144-7 (ISBN)
Description
From the rugged reaches of Kenai, Alaska, to the vibrant coral reefs of the Palmyra Atoll, the National Wildlife Refuge System is dedicated to the preservation of America's natural habitats. Through the lens of Ian Shive, recipient of the Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography, Refuge will show you the greatest of these landscapes and wildlife, including the migratory birds of Midway Atoll, the golden prairies of the Rocky Flats, and more.
? Learn from America's leading experts. Includes essays from top environmental and conservation organizations such as the National Wildlife Refuge Association, Earth Island Institute, and the Arctic Refuge Defense Campaign, giving you the context that you need to appreciate these natural wonders.
? Plan your own journey. A refuge map and index of traversable locations allows you to start planning your trip of a lifetime to these hallowed refuges.
? Over 300 awe-inspiring images will let you experience more than 40 refuges right from your coffee table.
? Learn from America's leading experts. Includes essays from top environmental and conservation organizations such as the National Wildlife Refuge Association, Earth Island Institute, and the Arctic Refuge Defense Campaign, giving you the context that you need to appreciate these natural wonders.
? Plan your own journey. A refuge map and index of traversable locations allows you to start planning your trip of a lifetime to these hallowed refuges.
? Over 300 awe-inspiring images will let you experience more than 40 refuges right from your coffee table.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Insight Editions
Illustrations
Throughout
Dimensions
Height: 312 mm
Width: 286 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
2204 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64722-144-7 (9781647221447)
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Person
Ian Shive is an award-winning conservation photographer, author, educator, film producer, and environmental advocate as well as a recipient of the Sierra Club's Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography. Shive's images have appeared in hundreds of publications, including National Geographic, Outside, Backpacker, Nature Conservancy, Smithsonian, and more.