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Lifetime: 1842 - 1901 Passed: ≈ 123 years ago

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Clarence King

Books by Clarence King

Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada Cover image

Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada

Adventure History Non-Fiction Travel Biography Science
Adventure Exploration Science Native Americans Victorian era California Natural history Sierra Nevada Geology Mountaineering Yosemite Early Conservation

Clarence King's "Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada" is a captivating memoir chronicling his experiences as a member of the California Geological Survey. The book blends scientific observations with thrilling accounts of his expeditions through the...