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Williams, John H : Yosemite and Its High Sierra

John H. Williams, San Francisco, CA, 1921

2nd Edition, Revised and Enlarged. Original publisher's green paper wrappers with green, blue, and gilt illustration of Yosemite Falls on front cover. Printed by the Leighton Press of San Francisco. 7" x 10." 194 pages, complete. More than 250 half-tone, blue and white illustrations, complete. Three black-and-white maps on two leaves of paper in back. The maps show a zoomed-out road map of Yosemite National Park, a zoomed-in tourist map of Yosemite, and an elevation view of Yosemite Valley and its key mountains and other geological features. Six additional pages of advertisements in the back for local businesses and amenities and Yosemite-related books. Pages virtually pristine and intact. Covers are very clean and intact except for slight wear to corners and edges and a few tiny dampstains on front cover. Binding is tight. A Near Fine copy. Dedicated to the Sierra Club. An overview of Yosemite Valley with descriptions of its history, Indigenous Peoples of the region, natural scenery, points of interest, and accommodations that may be of interest to tourists. Includes printed photographs of Hetch Hetchy before it was flooded. Chapters are listed as follows: "The Yosemite National Park," "The Canon [Canyon] of Yosemite," "On the California Sky-Line," "Tuolumne Canon [Canyon] and Hetch Hetchy," "Kings of the Forest," and "Notes for Yosemite Visitors." The last chapter has the following sub-categories: "Roads, Trails, Brief Excursions," "Transportation," "Entertainment," "Automobiles," "Nature Guide Service," "Le Conte Memorial Lectures," "Yosemite Museum," "Yosemite Literature," and "Photographs and Moving Pictures.". Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Soft cover

2nd edition, revised and enlarged

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