Descrizione

First Edition. Wonderfully illustrated with vivid and captivating colour paintings throughout by Wendell Minor. Oblong 4to, publisher’s original rose cloth over boards, lettered in gilt on the spine, in the original decorated dustjacket. [32]. A beautiful copy, as new.

Edizione: ‘millions of years ago in california, the sierra nevada was created. from that time on, the mountains stood and watched the world progress. year after year animals have found refuge in theses towering glories. every year the cycle of life also continues. in this beautiful and exquisite collaboration between author and artist, siebert and minor again bring an extraordinary vision of this wonderful world.’<br> this is one of a series of books created by ms. siebert, a devoted naturalist, to celebrate the awesome beauty of the american landscape. among her other works were heartland and mojave. tenniel minor is the recipient of over 200 professional awards.