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A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Located in: Danielson, Connecticut, United States
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very good
- Seller notes
- Type
- Field Guide
- Age Level
- Adults, Young Adults
- Special Attributes
- 1st Edition, Illustrated
- ISBN
- 9780807846513
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of North Carolina Press
ISBN-10
0807846511
ISBN-13
9780807846513
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1145573
Product Key Features
Book Title
Wildflowers of the Blue Ridge Parkway
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Plants / Flowers, United States / South / South Atlantic (DC, De, Fl, Ga, Md, Nc, SC, VA, WV)
Publication Year
1997
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Travel
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
8 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
96-047698
Reviews
On my next Parkway trip, I plan to take . . . Wildflowers of the Blue Ridge Parkway ." -- Horticulture, Just what a guidebook should be: easy to use, handy-sized, fact-filled and even pretty to look at. . . . A valuable book to put in the glovebox for any parkway drive."-- Blue Ridge Country, [U]seful to anyone in the east who likes to look up the wildflowers they see in bloom. Virginia Explorer, Just what a guidebook should be: easy to use, handy-sized, fact-filled and even pretty to look at.Blue Ridge Country, J. Anthony Alderman has done a superb job of providing the nature lover with a wonderful field guide to wildflowers that grow along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Many of these flowers grow in other areas, so the book will prove useful to anyone in the east who likes to look up the wildflowers they see in bloom. For those who delight in stopping at overlooks and places of interest along the Blue Ridge Parkway, this book is essential."-- Virginia Explorer, Just what a guidebook should be: easy to use, handy-sized, fact-filled and even pretty to look at. Blue Ridge Country
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
582.13/09756/8
Table Of Content
1997 The University of North Carolina Press ISBN 0-8078-4651-1 (pbk.) --> ContentsAcknowledgementsIntroduction EEEEEEEEEEE How to Use this Book EEEEEEEEEEE Rules of the Road Part One: Field Guide EEEEEEEEEEE White Flowers EEEEEEEEEEE Yellow Flowers EEEEEEEEEEE Pink Flowers EEEEEEEEEEE Blue Flowers EEEEEEEEEEE Orange Flowers EEEEEEEEEEE Red Flowers EEEEEEEEEEE Green and Brown Flowers Part Two: The Parkway's 75 Best Wildflower SitesGlossary Bibliography Index of Wildflower Names Index of Wildflower Sites Personal Wildflower List
Synopsis
The Blue Ridge Parkway, winding along the backbone of the southern Appalachian Mountains, is cherished for its grand vistas and massive mountain peaks, but nestled in the recreation areas, overlooks, and hiking trails that line its length are a wealth of smaller, equally beautiful gems. Hundreds of species of colorful wildflowers thrive among the misty glades, open fields, and marshy streambanks along the Parkway. J. Anthony Alderman's invaluableWildflowers of the Blue Ridge Parkwaywill help the visitor locate, identify, and enjoy many of these seasonal treasures.Illustrated with close-up color photographs, this field guide covers roughly 275 species of flowers that the casual visitor could expect to encounter along the Parkway. Clearly written descriptions aid in each plant's identification and offer interesting details, including notes on how Native Americans and early settlers used various species for food, medicine, and clothing. Finally, the book includes a tour guide and map that identify 75 of the best, most easily accessible sites for viewing wildflowers along the Parkway, listing by season which species can be found blooming at each site., The Blue Ridge Parkway, winding along the backbone of the southern Appalachian Mountains, is cherished for its grand vistas and massive mountain peaks, but nestled in the recreation areas, overlooks, and hiking trails that line its length are a wealth of smaller, equally beautiful gems. Hundreds of species of colorful wildflowers thrive among the misty glades, open fields, and marshy streambanks along the Parkway. J. Anthony Alderman's invaluable Wildflowers of the Blue Ridge Parkway will help the visitor locate, identify, and enjoy many of these seasonal treasures. Illustrated with close-up color photographs, this field guide covers roughly 275 species of flowers that the casual visitor could expect to encounter along the Parkway. Clearly written descriptions aid in each plant's identification and offer interesting details, including notes on how Native Americans and early settlers used various species for food, medicine, and clothing. Finally, the book includes a tour guide and map that identify 75 of the best, most easily accessible sites for viewing wildflowers along the Parkway, listing by season which species can be found blooming at each site.
LC Classification Number
96-47698 [QK]
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- o***n (322)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseShipped promptly and came very well packaged. The box had taken a beating, but layers of newspaper and other wrappings, plus a final good wrap around the book itself, saved the day. It is just as photographed and the seller did an superb job of describing the book's condition: Pages tight and clean, excellent binding, excellent dust cover, 1st edition. Lovely transaction in every way: Happy with purchase, shipping, condition, price. Happy to highly recommend this seller.
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- o***n (322)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseShipped promptly and came very well packaged. The box had taken a beating, but layers of newspaper and other wrappings, plus a final good wrap around the book itself, saved the day. It is just as photographed and the seller did an superb job of describing the book's condition: Pages tight and clean, excellent binding, excellent dust cover, 1st edition. Lovely transaction in every way: Happy with purchase, shipping, condition, price. Happy to highly recommend this seller.
- -***u (476)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBook as described, incredibly well packed, and quickly shipped. Seller replied quickly to a question about the book. A strong second printing of a desirable book at a very fair price. Thank you.
- t***a (43)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis was an oversize book that could have been damaged in shipping. The vendor first put it in a heavy paper bag which was then placed in a box with additional paper padding. The book was accurately described and with free shipping a good value.TM The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company (#146401874187)