9781933202686-1933202688-A Natural History of the Central Appalachians (Central Appalachian Natural History)

A Natural History of the Central Appalachians (Central Appalachian Natural History)

ISBN-13: 9781933202686
ISBN-10: 1933202688
Edition: First Edition
Author: Steven L. Stephenson
Publication date: 2013
Publisher: West Virginia University Press
Format: Hardcover 304 pages
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ISBN-13: 9781933202686
ISBN-10: 1933202688
Edition: First Edition
Author: Steven L. Stephenson
Publication date: 2013
Publisher: West Virginia University Press
Format: Hardcover 304 pages

Summary

A Natural History of the Central Appalachians (Central Appalachian Natural History) (ISBN-13: 9781933202686 and ISBN-10: 1933202688), written by authors Steven L. Stephenson, was published by West Virginia University Press in 2013. With an overall rating of 3.8 stars, it's a notable title among other Mountains (Nature & Ecology) books. You can easily purchase or rent A Natural History of the Central Appalachians (Central Appalachian Natural History) (Hardcover) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Mountains books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $7.55.

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Central Appalachia is the system of linear ridges, intervening valleys, and deeply dissected plateaus that make up the rugged terrain found in western and southwestern Virginia, eastern and central West Virginia, western Maryland, and a portion of south central and southwestern Pennsylvania. Through its concise and accessible approach, A Natural History of the Central Appalachians thoroughly examines the biology and ecology of the plants, animals, and other organisms of this region of eastern North America.With over 120 images, this text provides an overview of the landscape of this region, including the major changes that have taken place over the past 300 million years; describes the different types of forests and other plant communities currently present in Central Appalachia; and examines living systems ranging from microorganisms and fungi to birds and mammals. Through a consideration of the history of humans in the region, beginning with the arrival of the first Native Americans, A Natural History of the Central Appalachians also discusses the past, present, and future influences of human activity upon this geographic area.

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