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An absorbing and masterly account of Australia's third great hydrographer, Phillip Parker King. Phillip Parker King has been described as the greatest of Australia's early marine surveyors. But while the achievements of Cook and Flinders are widely known, this is the first telling of King's story. Unlike Cook and Flinders, King was Australian-born-the son of Philip Gidley King, governor of New South Wales. In a series of gruelling voyages between 1817 and 1822, King charted most of the north-west coast of Australia from the eastern tip of Arnhem Land all the way round to Cape Leeuwin and King George Sound. He surveyed Macquarie Harbour in Van Diemen's Land and the treacherous waters inside the Great Barrier Reef, filling gaps in the work of his famous predecessors. Marsden Hordern, a splendid storyteller, creates for the reader a sense of following, engrossed, in King's wake. The hazards of reefs, shoals and tides are ever-present, as is delight in unfamiliar wildlife and curiosity about the Aboriginal people. The question left hanging is whether King might be better known today had he been a less capable, good and faithful servant of the Crown, and more inclined to the excess and ineptitude of certain other early explorers. Winner of the New South Wales Premier's Literary Award for General History. Companion volume to Mariners are Warned!, another prize-winning maritime biography by the same author.

North Carolina Trees & Wildflowers, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or taking a stroll in your neighborhood, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide.The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map identifying prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability. (3 1/2 X 8 1/4 folded, opens to 22 X 8 1/4, color illustrations, map)

OC - Ocean - cold ocean water, offshore seastacks, rocky shores and sandbeaches provide a wide-range of habitats for marine-associated plants andanimals. CS - Coastal Strand - desiccating ocean winds, salt spray, rocky shores, sand beaches and coastal bluffs influence and shape the diversity of trees, shrubs, herbs and grasses that hug the 35-miles of park coastline. RW - Redwood Forest - almost pure stands of coast redwood are found onalluvial flats and benches along major streams, with occasional fir, spruce, hemlock, tan oak or bay intermingling. The moist, shady, acidic conditionsfound on the forest floor often restricts the diversity of plants that cangrow there. ME - Mixed Evergreen - found on drier upland slopes adjacent to redwoodforests. Many species of plants grow within these more open, sunnierforests. RP - Riparian - three major river systems and numerous coastal streamstraverse the parks. The constant watersupply supports a lush growth of trees, shrubs and herbs along the banks. OW - Oak Woodland - found along the dry, inland ridges of the Bald Hills, the woodlands include large sunny patches of grasses and flowers scatteredamong the trees. PR - Prairie - scattered grasslands along ridge crests, usually a few milesinland from the coast. SG - Second Growth Forest - timber harvesting has impacted more than 1/3 ofthe lands within the parks. Second-growth refers to the resulting young, even-aged forests. DA - Disturbed Area Redwood Park Association (RPA) is a non-profit organization which supportsand promotes the educational goals of Redwood National and State Parksandthe Smith River National Recreation Area. Working in partnership with theNational Park Service since 1985, RPA publishes educational materials aboutthe park and related environments, offers field seminar programs, andoperates park bookstores. Funds generated by the Association directlysupport the interpretive and research programs and other educationalactivities for the benefit of the parks programs and visitors.

Michigan Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or in your own backyard, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability. (31/2 X 81/4 folded, opens to 22 X 81/4, color illustrations, map)

Pennsylvania Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or in your own backyard, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability. (31/2 X 81/4 folded, opens to 22 X 8 1/4, color illustrations, map)