Field Guide to the Piedmont
The Natural Habitats of America's Most Lived-in Region, From New York City to Montgomery, Alabama
By Michael A. Godfrey | Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press
About the book
America’s most populous region is also home to some of the nation’s most serenely beautiful country. Tracing a gentle, thousand-mile curve from New York City southwestward to Montgomery, Alabama, the Piedmont connects an arc of urban centers which includes five state capitals, America’s largest city, and the national capital. Between the Atlantic coastal plain and the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Piedmont’s rolling hills span miles of farmland and forest. Michael Godfrey’s Field Guide to the Piedmont — originally published by Sierra Club Books and here newly revised and updated — is an informative and entertaining guide to the entire region’s habitats, ecosystems, and rich botanical communities.
Focusing on plant succession, geology, soils, climate, and the plants and animals with which we share the land, Field Guide to the Piedmont also features 180 illustrations for easy identification of the Piedmont’s principal flora and fauna. A chapter describing and providing directions to over fifty sites of special interest will inspire Piedmont residents to take this field guide in hand and explore their natural surroundings.
Southern Gateways Guide is a registered trademark of the University of North Carolina Press
Editions of Field Guide to the Piedmont
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807846711
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469607498
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890868619
Read an Excerpt
America’s most populous region is also home to some of the nation’s most serenely beautiful country. Tracing a gentle, thousand-mile curve from New York City southwestward to Montgomery, Alabama, the Piedmont connects an arc of urban centers which includes five state capitals, America’s largest city, and the national capital. Between the Atlantic coastal plain and the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Piedmont’s rolling hills span miles of farmland and forest. Michael Godfrey’s Field Guide to the Piedmont — originally published by Sierra Club Books and here newly revised and updated — is an informative and entertaining guide to the entire region’s habitats, ecosystems, and rich botanical communities.
Focusing on plant succession, geology, soils, climate, and the plants and animals with which we share the land, Field Guide to the Piedmont also features 180 illustrations for easy identification of the Piedmont’s principal flora and fauna. A chapter describing and providing directions to over fifty sites of special interest will inspire Piedmont residents to take this field guide in hand and explore their natural surroundings.
Southern Gateways Guide is a registered trademark of the University of North Carolina Press
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Field Guide to the Piedmont about?
America’s most populous region is also home to some of the nation’s most serenely beautiful country. Tracing a gentle, thousand-mile curve from New York City southwestward to Montgomery, Alabama, the Piedmont connects an arc of urban centers which includes five state capitals, America’s largest city, and the national capital. Between the Atlantic coastal plain and the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Piedmont’s rolling hills span miles of farmland and forest. Michael Godfrey’s Field Guide to the Piedmont — originally published by Sierra Club Books and here newly revised and updated — is an informative and entertaining guide to the entire region’s habitats, ecosystems, and rich botanical communities.
Focusing on plant succession, geology, soils, climate, and the plants and animals with which we share the land, Field Guide to the Piedmont also features 180 illustrations for easy identification of the Piedmont’s principal flora and fauna. A chapter describing and providing directions to over fifty sites of special interest will inspire Piedmont residents to take this field guide in hand and explore their natural surroundings.
Southern Gateways Guide is a registered trademark of the University of North Carolina Press
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Field Guide to the Piedmont?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Travel and holiday > Travel and holiday guides > Travel guides: eco-tourism / sustainable tourism
Where can I read a sample of Field Guide to the Piedmont?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807846711
How long is Field Guide to the Piedmont and how many pages does it have?
Field Guide to the Piedmont has 536 page(s)
Is Field Guide to the Piedmont part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Southern Gateways Guides
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Field Guide to the Piedmont?
Michael A. Godfrey
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Field Guide to the Piedmont is available as paperback(ISBN 9780807846711) and ebook(ISBN 9781469607498) and pdf(ISBN 9798890868619)
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