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Peter M. LeTourneau & Robert Pagini 
The Traprock Landscapes of New England 
Environment, History, and Culture

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Stunning photography and fact-filled text reveal new perspectives on southern New England’s most unique natural region. A picturesque journey through the traprock highlands from New Haven, Connecticut to Amherst, Massachusetts, this book captures the majesty of wild windswept cliffs, panoramic summit vistas, and intimate details of the natural world through the eyes of an artist and the mind of a scientist. By tracing the influence of natural history on cultural development in the Connecticut Valley, the authors present a compelling argument that the rocky highlands are landscapes of national significance, where the particular combination of geology, geography, water resources, climate, and human settlement fostered vital developments in Early American science, education, agriculture, manufacturing, technology, and the creative arts. Through vibrant color photographs of high alpine crags and lush forests, thundering waterfalls and splashing cascades, and close-up views of the rocks, flowers, and birds, The Traprock Landscapes of New England presents the incomparable beauty of the region as never before. Overflowing with information, long-time fans, first-time visitors, nature lovers, rock climbers, history buffs, land use managers, and many others will find plenty to satisfy in the detailed text and captions, crisp photos, historical images, informative maps, and more. Showcasing popular locales, and revealing ’secret spots, ‚ this must-have resource will encourage old friends and newcomers alike to visit the rugged crags once called ‚the boldest and most beautiful‘ landscapes in New England.

A Driftless Connecticut Series Book, funded by the Beatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface
Note on Terminology and Usage
Welcome to Traprock Country
Rising in Shapes of Endless Variety: Geography of the Traprock Highlands
Born of Fire: Traprock Geology
Sky Islands: Ecology and Water Resources
A Valley of Extreme Beauty and Great Extent: Traprock Landscapes and Legacy
These Mural Cliffs: Sculpted by Nature, Painted by Time
So Fine a Prospect: Landscapes of National Significance
Appendix: Places to Visit in Traprock Country
Notes
References
Index

Über den Autor

Robert Pagini’s award-winning photographs have been featured in publications by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association, the National Park Service, the Meriden Land Trust, and Diane Smith’s Seasons of Connecticut. He lives in Meriden, Connecticut.
Sprache Englisch ● Format EPUB ● Seiten 208 ● ISBN 9780819576835 ● Dateigröße 163.7 MB ● Verlag Wesleyan University Press ● Ort CT. 06459 ● Land US ● Erscheinungsjahr 2017 ● herunterladbar 24 Monate ● Währung EUR ● ID 5513303 ● Kopierschutz Adobe DRM
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