Yosemite s history book

Scientists working in this living laboratory explore biodiversity, geology, climate change and more. In 1961 she moved to foresta, near yosemite valley. Together they preserve natural specimens, human cultural artifacts, and records that document yosemite s history. Check out the yosemite guide to see what programs fit into your plans. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This macabre but fascinating volume chronicles every unnatural death in yosemite from the parks appearance in recorded history until the book went to press in 2007. Includes picturesincludes historic accounts describing yosemite i. The maps from this book, of yosemite valley and the sierra nevada, are available as a reprint from great west books. For several years, i had the fortune to live in the shadow of half dome. Yosemite s historic hotels and camps postcard history kindle edition by van ommeren, alice.

Ocrscanned and converted to html by dan anderson, text corrected by andrew sly, adpated to the john muir exhibit by harvey chinn and harold wood. It is the setting of the pioneer yosemite history center, a collection of relocated historic buildings and horsedrawn coaches. Early yosemite guidebook with several photographs some by francis farquhar and color paintings by chris jorgensen. Uss yosemite s proud record of 43 outstanding years of service to the fleet began august 19, 1944 in pearl harbor when the uss caldwell pulled alongside, 216 ships followed during those first five months and set an impressive pattern that earned both respect and. A brief history of yosemite s first climbing legend.

In many circles this book is considered the bible of yosemite history beginning with the first native americans that inhabited yosemite valley. Yosemites rich human history tells a story of conflict, dreams, diversity, hardships, adventures, and preservation of one of the first national parks. Includes pictures includes historic accounts describing yosemite includes a bibliography for further reading. Postwar climbers not only attained new heights but reshaped climbing culture.

The yosemite research library, the museum, and the archives make up the museum branch within the division of interpretation and education at yosemite national park. Half dome s iconic image is known to many around the world, but beyond this simple image is the story of a mountain born of unique geology, transformed into an ecological island in the sky, and whose steep faces have inspired humans for over 7,000 years. Front cover for the book the yosemite grant, 18641906. The history of californias most famous park traces the history of the region and its establishment as a park. The night prowl is an exciting adventure that will take you on a walk through the woods in yosemite at night.

We found 53 books set in yosemite national park and 50 others set nearby. In fact, it was less than 50 years ago in 1964 that the centennial anniversary of yosemite park was celebrated. A yosemite national park reading list uc press blog. The history of california s most famous park traces the history of the region and its establishment as a park.

Yosemite is an ideal place to study the natural world. She has chosen more than 200 vintage postcards from private and public collections to give readers a glimpse into yosemites past. Clearly this is the one book on yosemite to read and reread. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about yosemite like never before, in no time at all. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading yosemite s historic hotels and camps postcard history. Yosemites historic wawona by shirley sargent and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This book explores the history of yosemite s half dome. Books on yosemite s history and related literary efforts supertopo s climbing discussion forum is the world s most popular community discussion forum for people who actively climb outdoors. In twos, threes, and fours the individuals fanned across yosemite and the world. Yosemite national park has popular campgrounds, of which up to seven are on a reservation system. You get the sense that yosemite is this living, breathing being allowing you to visit and share.

Yosemite national park is the crown jewel of california s sierra nevada mountains. About the author alice van ommeren is a historian and postcard collector, as well as a frequent visitor and former seasonal resident of yosemite national park. Yosemite conservancy providing for yosemites future. Yosemite national park offers a range of natural and cultural history programs that will enrich your experience while in the park. He was one of the two men to meet and write about chief tenaya and wrote that chief tenaya was the founder of the paiute colony of ahwahnee and that he spoke paiute, not miwuk. So its no surprise that his road guide to yosemite mixes in his incredible knowledge of the parks history, wildlife, botany, and geology in a very practical format. With a range of accommodationsfrom elegant hotels with exceptional service to simple canvas tent cabinsyoull find the perfect place to settle in, surrounded by some of the most majestic. Wawonas yesterdays 1961 by shirley sargent yosemite. Army at the base of the fallen elephant s foot tree in the mariposa grove of yosemite, circa 1900. Yosemite lodging experience yosemite national park ca. This book explores the history of yosemites half dome. After writing wawona s yesterdays, sargent went on to write several other yosemite history books, focusing on stories about peoplemaking them come alive. For other ships with the same name, see uss yosemite. Alice van ommeren is a historian and postcard collector, as well as a frequent visitor and former seasonal resident of yosemite national park.

The big oak flat road crosses through yosemite s high country from the western boundary of the park to tioga pass at the eastern boundary. The book covers the mining and road construction in the sierras. Yosemite online librarybooks about yosemite national park. Set in yosemite yosemitee national park, this adventure story explores not only a particular place what naturalist john muir called the range of light with its granite rocks, howling winds, soaring birds and crashing waterfalls but also one person s quest for light. Ogden brings the perspectives of a thoughtful twentyfirstcentury cultural historian to bear on her subject. The yosemite research library national park service. Hall not online, but probably the most comprehensive natural history field guide is sierra nevada. The bracebridge christmas dinner at the ahwahnee hotel in yosemite has a long history. Historic yosemite national park is a vibrant collection of stories about different aspects of yosemite national park s fascinating history, from the conservation works of pivotal characters such as writer john muir and photographer ansel adams to the daring exploits of rock climbers and the natural forces that have shaped yosemite s stunning vistas.

History of the yosemite area galen clark, the first guardian of yosemite valley and the mariposa grove, pictured in front of the grizzly giant tree, mariposa grove around 18589. Feel the exhilaration of the first humans to climb its steep faces. She is also the author of arcadias stockton in vintage postcards. If you served aboard the busy lady or your family of a crewmate and would would like to share your pictures, please click on call for photos photos provided by the crew click on. What to see and how to see it 1873 by john erastus lester two weeks in the yosemite and vicinity 1873, 1883 by rev. When you go to yosemite today, it can be hard to image what it was like before all the buildings, hotels, campgrounds, etc. The 25 greatest moments in yosemite climbing history. Hall exploration of the sierra nevada 1925 by francis p. Your support can fund research that informs efforts to understand and protect the park s resources today and prepare for. The book starts 500 million years ago and continues to the present day. Yosemite national park history stretches back far beyond the discovery of the valley by the white manbut its history as a park is quite short. Yosemite nature notes monthly journal of the yosemite natural history association, 19221985 yosemite wildflower trails 1975 by dana c. Photos by the uss yosemite crew uss yosemite photos albums these photo albums are from crew members of the uss yosemite.

The 25 greatest moments in yosemite climbing history the most pivotal climbing moments in yosemite s storied history, from some of climbing s. From april through september, reservations are essential and even the firstcome, firstserved campgrounds usually fill by noon often earlier from april through september. Laws field guide to the sierra nevada, the california. It tells a story of different cultures sometimes working together, sometimes in violent clashes creating the place we call yosemite national park and defining how we experience it. In 1906, yosemite valley and the mariposa grove were returned to federal jurisdiction. How yosemite became a national park my yosemite park. Books on yosemites history and related literary efforts. The yosemite by john muir 1912 the writings of john. Dive deeper into the history of this iconic landscape with these books. Hear the origin story that the native americans knew. Human habitation in the sierra nevada region of california reaches back 8,000 to 10,000 years ago. Joseph taylor iii, in his book pilgrims of the vertical, writes about this period of yosemite climbing history. This book does a good job in covering in detail the long history of yosemite but also provides details and valuable lessons on where hikers or climbers can go terribly wrong in the choices that they make. You cant visit yosemite without first reading muirs account.

I read this book years ago when i lived in the colorado high country and was in the national geographic book of the month club. Yosemites historic hotels and camps postcard history. Without question, the yosemite by john muir is the absolute classic. I never knew much about the history of the park but was aware of the dangers that hiking in the wilderness can present. Kuykendall, in this excellent article, makes several new contributions to the early history of the yosemite valley. Uss yosemite ad 19 was a destroyer tender which served with the united states navy during world war ii through to the 1990s.

He has unearthed a number of official reports and other contemporary documents bearing on the subject which have never before been used by writers. A history and appreciation hardcover october 15, 2006. The history is accompanied by historical photographs such as president. Uss yosemite was commissioned on 25 may 1944 during wwii. The complete text of the book the yosemite by john muir, 1912. Yosemites historic wawona by shirley sargent abebooks passion for books. Books online about yosemite national park, arranged by author. People interested in reading the real history of the native americans of yosemite should also read lafayette bunnell s book about the yosemite war. Included are several maps of the area, historical photos and drawings, a timeline, and an index. Key to the story of the geology, history, indians, plant and animal life of the park. Fictional novel about yosemite, including gimpses of a young john muir the yosemite, its history, its scenery, its development 1873 by john erastus lester the atlantic to the pacific. This book is an excellent resource for anyone visiting yosemite, hikers and climbers who wish to reach the summit, lovers of mountains, and readers of history. Learn all about the festivities from the original dinner program. It s not like a travelogue, but more like reading about treasure.

Abraham lincoln s and john muir s passion for preserving and protecting the sierra nevada, yosemite valley and mariposa grove ecosystem lead to the creation of yosemite national park. Navy ship to bear the name, yosemite was laid down on 19 january 1942 by the tampa shipbuilding company at tampa, florida. There s no greater convenience than staying right in yosemite national parkwaking up with all the park s natural wonders right at your doorstep. Yosemites historic wawona by shirley sargent abebooks. The second edition yosemite guide book was reprinted in 1971 as whitney s high sierra in 1971 by sentinel publications, and illustrated with new photographs. An avid outdoorsman and mountain climber, reidhead worked in yosemites wilderness for several. The naturalist john muir is so closely associated with yosemite national parkafter all, he helped draw up its proposed boundaries in 1889, wrote the magazine articles that led to. See bulletin boards for programs of nature walks, allday hikes, lectures, etc. It provides visitors with an understanding and appreciation for the unique and diverse places made available to tourists throughout yosemite s history. Hall in preparation handbook of yosemite national park 1922 by ansel f.