North Carolina's Barrier Islands

Wonders of Sand, Sea, and Sky

By David Blevins | Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press

About the book

In this stunning book, nature photographer and ecologist David Blevins offers an inspiring visual journey to North Carolina’s barrier islands as you have never seen them before. These islands are unique and ever-changing places with epic origins, surprising plants and animals, and an uncertain future. From snow geese midflight to breathtaking vistas along otherworldly dunes, Blevins has captured the incredible natural diversity of North Carolina’s coast in singular detail. His photographs and words reveal the natural character of these islands, the forces that shape them, and the sense of wonder they inspire.

Featuring over 150 full-color images from Currituck Banks, the Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout National Seashores, and the islands of the southern coast, North Carolina’s Barrier Islands is not only a collection of beautiful images of landscapes, plants, and animals but also an appeal for their conservation.

Editions of North Carolina's Barrier Islands

Hardcover
ISBN 9781469632490
EBook
ISBN 9781469632506
PDF
ISBN 9798890843951

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In this stunning book, nature photographer and ecologist David Blevins offers an inspiring visual journey to North Carolina’s barrier islands as you have never seen them before. These islands are unique and ever-changing places with epic origins, surprising plants and animals, and an uncertain future. From snow geese midflight to breathtaking vistas along otherworldly dunes, Blevins has captured the incredible natural diversity of North Carolina’s coast in singular detail. His photographs and words reveal the natural character of these islands, the forces that shape them, and the sense of wonder they inspire.

Featuring over 150 full-color images from Currituck Banks, the Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout National Seashores, and the islands of the southern coast, North Carolina’s Barrier Islands is not only a collection of beautiful images of landscapes, plants, and animals but also an appeal for their conservation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Carolina's Barrier Islands about?

In this stunning book, nature photographer and ecologist David Blevins offers an inspiring visual journey to North Carolina’s barrier islands as you have never seen them before. These islands are unique and ever-changing places with epic origins, surprising plants and animals, and an uncertain future. From snow geese midflight to breathtaking vistas along otherworldly dunes, Blevins has captured the incredible natural diversity of North Carolina’s coast in singular detail. His photographs and words reveal the natural character of these islands, the forces that shape them, and the sense of wonder they inspire.

Featuring over 150 full-color images from Currituck Banks, the Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout National Seashores, and the islands of the southern coast, North Carolina’s Barrier Islands is not only a collection of beautiful images of landscapes, plants, and animals but also an appeal for their conservation.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in North Carolina's Barrier Islands?

Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Nature and the natural world: general interest > The Earth: natural history: general interest

Where can I read a sample of North Carolina's Barrier Islands?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469632490

How long is North Carolina's Barrier Islands and how many pages does it have?

North Carolina's Barrier Islands has 200 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book North Carolina's Barrier Islands?

David Blevins

Who is the Publisher of the book North Carolina's Barrier Islands?

The University of North Carolina Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

North Carolina's Barrier Islands is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469632490) and ebook(ISBN 9781469632506) and pdf(ISBN 9798890843951)

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