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Images of America: California
Mount Whitney
The history of Mount Whitney is long, complex, and revealing. Identified in 1864 and named for the head of the California Geological Survey, Mount Whitney is the tallest mountain in the lower 48 states. Throughout the years, it challenged several accomplished mountaineers who failed to reach its summit; it was as if the mountain were working to confuse and impede them. Finally, the mountain was climbed from the west side by three fishermen from Lone Pine. Mount Whitney has always called to the adventurous heart of the climber. Gustave Marsh put in the trail to the summit and then built the Smithsonian Observatory. Writers and artists have applied their talents to capturing elements of the Whitney experience, and there is fascinating geological, natural, and cultural history that rounds out this original approach to the story of a mountain.
128 pages, Paperback
First published May 21, 2012
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November 17, 2018
A fine introduction into the Mt. Whitney region in the Sierra Nevada mountains. This is a very easy read with lots of pictures. It lightly touches on geography, history, plants and animals, people, and the mountain it self. I have a borderline obsession with this area, I love highway 395 and Lone pine and especially the Sierras. I have summited Whitney twice and also complete the John Muir Trail so it was nice learning more about the people who discovered the area and also about Lone Pine itself since it is anchored right next to Whitney. My only complaint is I wish at the very least the plant and animals pictures are color but oh well. Worth a quick read if you want to learn more about Whitney and its surrounding area.
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