Bøker av Verna R. Johnston

Beginning with the western foothills, this book evokes a picture of the varied plant and animal life encountered as the elevation increases, tops the crest, and drops to the more precipitous, arid eastern Sierra slope. It takes the reader through chaparral and mountain meadows, pine and fir forests, granite expanses and snowy peaks.

From majestic Redwoods to ancient Western Bristlecone Pines, California's trees have long inspired artists, poets, naturalists - and real estate developers. Illustrated color photographs and detailed black-and-white drawings, this book introduces each of the state's dominant forest types. It also describes the unique characteristics of the trees.