Yosemite traces the parks formation, exploration, exploitation and preservation. Ranging through the natural and human forces that have sculpted the valley itself, the book also takes in the art it has inspired. Rich in detail as well as intriguing anecdotes, Ogdens history of Californias incomparable valley is beautifully illustrated with more than 100 fine images, from nineteenth-century artworks and engravings to historical and modern colour photographs.
