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- Publisher : Mountain Pr; First edition. (October 1, 2001)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 238 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0878424466
- ISBN-13 : 978-0878424467
- Item Weight : 1.62 pounds
- Dimensions : 10 x 0.75 x 7 inches
Fire in Sierra Nevada Forests
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Paperback – October 1, 2001
by George E. Gruell (Author)
Fire in Sierra Nevada Forests examines the woodlands through repeat photography: rephotographing sites depicted in historical photographs to compare past vegetation to present.
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