California field atlas book

This lavishly illustrated atlas takes readers off the beaten path, revealing californias myriad ecologies, topographies, and histories in exquisite maps and trail. The california field atlas by obi kaufmann, paperback. The california field atlas by obi kaufmann, paperback barnes. Published in 2017, the california field atlas has held steady at number one on the san francisco chronicles bay area nonfiction bestseller list. Full of character and color, the california field atlas is the ultimate road trip companion and love letter to a place. This lavishly illustrated atlas takes readers off the be. Published by the independent, nonprofit heyday books of berkeley, california, it is not the usual dry atlas of maps and facts, though for me as.

The california field atlas paperback september 1, 2017. The bestselling california field atlas has been awarded the 2016 james d. Maps are enhanced by spirited illustrations of wildlife, keys that explain natural phenomena, and a clearsighted but reverential text. Wonderful overview atlas with beautiful handdrawn illustrations. Obi kaufmann brings his california field atlas to sonoma. The california field atlas is a love story to the state.

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