With 350 stunning color images and descriptive text, Laird Blackwell reveals the diversity and beauty of the Great Basin through its wildflowers. This book is a handy introduction to the region's plants for beginners and a fascinating study of the ecosystem that will appeal to experts.
Laird Blackwell (Ph.D., Stanford University) is a retired professor of humanities at Sierra Nevada College. He has taught field wildflower classes for over 25 years, and has spent more than 10 years exploring the Sierra, the Mojave, and the Great Basin