Southern Appalachian Celebration
In Praise of Ancient Mountains, Old-Growth Forests, and Wilderness
By Chris Bolgiano, James Valentine, William Meadows | Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press
About the book
With this stunning collection of images of the Southern Appalachians, James Valentine presents an enduring portrait of the region’s unique natural character. His compelling photographs of ancient mountains, old-growth forests, rare plants, and powerful waterways reveal the Appalachians' rich scenic beauty, while Chris Bolgiano’s interpretive text and captions tell the story of its natural history.
Over four decades, Valentine has hiked hundreds of miles across mountainous parts of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia to photograph some of the last remnants of original forest. These scarce and scattered old-growth stands are the most biologically diverse temperate forests in the world. By sharing these remaining pristine wild places with us, Valentine and Bolgiano show that understanding these mountains and their extraordinary biodiversity is vital to maintaining the healthy environment that sustains all life.
Featuring an introduction by the late, longtime conservationist Robert Zahner and a foreword by William Meadows, president of The Wilderness Society, this visually entrancing and verbally engaging book celebrates the vibrant life of Southern Appalachian forests.
Editions of Southern Appalachian Celebration
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807835142
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807869390
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890842350
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With this stunning collection of images of the Southern Appalachians, James Valentine presents an enduring portrait of the region’s unique natural character. His compelling photographs of ancient mountains, old-growth forests, rare plants, and powerful waterways reveal the Appalachians' rich scenic beauty, while Chris Bolgiano’s interpretive text and captions tell the story of its natural history.
Over four decades, Valentine has hiked hundreds of miles across mountainous parts of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia to photograph some of the last remnants of original forest. These scarce and scattered old-growth stands are the most biologically diverse temperate forests in the world. By sharing these remaining pristine wild places with us, Valentine and Bolgiano show that understanding these mountains and their extraordinary biodiversity is vital to maintaining the healthy environment that sustains all life.
Featuring an introduction by the late, longtime conservationist Robert Zahner and a foreword by William Meadows, president of The Wilderness Society, this visually entrancing and verbally engaging book celebrates the vibrant life of Southern Appalachian forests.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Appalachian Celebration about?
With this stunning collection of images of the Southern Appalachians, James Valentine presents an enduring portrait of the region’s unique natural character. His compelling photographs of ancient mountains, old-growth forests, rare plants, and powerful waterways reveal the Appalachians' rich scenic beauty, while Chris Bolgiano’s interpretive text and captions tell the story of its natural history.
Over four decades, Valentine has hiked hundreds of miles across mountainous parts of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia to photograph some of the last remnants of original forest. These scarce and scattered old-growth stands are the most biologically diverse temperate forests in the world. By sharing these remaining pristine wild places with us, Valentine and Bolgiano show that understanding these mountains and their extraordinary biodiversity is vital to maintaining the healthy environment that sustains all life.
Featuring an introduction by the late, longtime conservationist Robert Zahner and a foreword by William Meadows, president of The Wilderness Society, this visually entrancing and verbally engaging book celebrates the vibrant life of Southern Appalachian forests.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Southern Appalachian Celebration?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Nature and the natural world: general interest > The Earth: natural history: general interest
Where can I read a sample of Southern Appalachian Celebration?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807835142
How long is Southern Appalachian Celebration and how many pages does it have?
Southern Appalachian Celebration has 152 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Southern Appalachian Celebration?
Chris Bolgiano, James Valentine, William Meadows
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Southern Appalachian Celebration is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807835142) and ebook(ISBN 9780807869390) and pdf(ISBN 9798890842350)
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