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Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books
The Natural History of Puget Sound Country
Winner of the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award
Bounded on the east by the crest of the Cascade Range and on the west by the lofty east flank of the Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound terrain includes every imaginable topograhic variety. This thoughtful and eloquent natural history of the Puget Sound region begins with a discussion of how the ice ages and vulcanism shaped the land and then examines the natural attributes of the region―flora and fauna, climate, special habitats, life histories of key organisms―as they pertain to the functioning ecosystem. Mankind's effects upon the natural environment are a pervasive theme of the book. Kruckeberg looks at both positive and negative aspects of human interaction with nature in the Puget basin. By probing the interconnectedness of all natural aspects of one region, Kruckeberg illustrates ecological principles at work and gives us a basis for wise decision-making.
The Natural History of Puget Sound Country is a comprehensive reference, invaluable for all citizens of the Northwest, as well as for conservationists, biologists, foresters, fisheries and wildlife personnel, urban planners, and environmental consultants everywhere. Lavishly illustrated with over three hundred photographs and drawings, it is much more than a beautiful book. It is a guide to our future.
Bounded on the east by the crest of the Cascade Range and on the west by the lofty east flank of the Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound terrain includes every imaginable topograhic variety. This thoughtful and eloquent natural history of the Puget Sound region begins with a discussion of how the ice ages and vulcanism shaped the land and then examines the natural attributes of the region―flora and fauna, climate, special habitats, life histories of key organisms―as they pertain to the functioning ecosystem. Mankind's effects upon the natural environment are a pervasive theme of the book. Kruckeberg looks at both positive and negative aspects of human interaction with nature in the Puget basin. By probing the interconnectedness of all natural aspects of one region, Kruckeberg illustrates ecological principles at work and gives us a basis for wise decision-making.
The Natural History of Puget Sound Country is a comprehensive reference, invaluable for all citizens of the Northwest, as well as for conservationists, biologists, foresters, fisheries and wildlife personnel, urban planners, and environmental consultants everywhere. Lavishly illustrated with over three hundred photographs and drawings, it is much more than a beautiful book. It is a guide to our future.
488 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1991
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June 10, 2022
Objectively well written, but I always crammed these chapters before a quiz so it was hard to enjoy, but that's on me
June 4, 2024
I read this book for a college class I took in Northwest Ecology. The book itself is older, however the content in which the book dives in depth about, and the way systems work, function, come together, history, etc. was very insightful for the area I live in. Being able to connect more to the ecosystem around me through this book, plus the experiences from my class in homework, field trip, hike, etc. was one to remember. 4 ⭐️s just because this isn’t the genre I typically read, and it was for school which can be a tad tedious, but overall was well written and constructed!
July 24, 2022
Commuting by ferry I always had a few books with me to fill the time either on the crossing or in the line of cars. This is a great book for just that, since it's full of interesting facts and it can be picked up and browsed at just about any place within it. It has lots of interesting graphs, illustrations and photos and has more information than any casual nature lover could require.
January 12, 2016
I didn't read the whole book,but I found this an outstanding reference book for anyone interested in the natural history of Puget Sound. Arthur Kruckeburg writes really well, drawing in the reader with his expert knowledge and fascinating facts about every aspect of natural history. I plan to pick it up again and again to absorb more information.
February 6, 2008
It's good to know the place where you live.
February 17, 2008
Cool pictures and summaries of what the heck is going on around me. Yes!
March 21, 2013
More outstanding natural history.
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