Field Days In California (1913)

Field Days In California (1913)

Bradford Torrey

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120195975
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''Field Days In California'' is a travelogue written by Bradford Torrey and published in 1913. The book details Torrey’s experiences exploring the natural beauty and wildlife of California during a six-month trip in 1911. Torrey, a renowned naturalist and writer, provides vivid descriptions of his encounters with various creatures, including bears, mountain lions, and condors, as well as his observations of the state’s diverse flora and fauna. He also shares his impressions of the people and culture of California, including interactions with Native American tribes and visits to historic missions. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the early 20th century West and a must-read for anyone interested in nature, travel, or California history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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