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Zusatztext "Writing from new sources and intimate personal knowledge of the western landscape that challenged King, Moore illuminates the genius, dedication and energy that enabled King to pioneer his acclaimed survey of the United States along the 40th parallel west of the 100th meridian. This adventure-filled book should appeal greatly to Earth scientists, western historians and the general public." Informationen zum Autor James Gregory Moore is Senior Research Geologist Emeritus with the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park, California. He is the author of more than two hundred scientific papers and four books, including Exploring the Highest Sierra (Stanford University Press, 2000). Klappentext "Post-Civil War years were extraordinary times in the American West. Clarence King--the larger-than-life geologist, entrepreneur, and bon vivant--led the way. In this marvelously engaging and well-illustrated book, the eminent geologist James Gregory Moore captures the excitement of King and his times."--Richard S. Fiske, Research Geologist and Former Director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History "Writing from new sources and intimate personal knowledge of the western landscape that challenged King, Moore illuminates the genius, dedication and energy that enabled King to pioneer his acclaimed survey of the United States along the 40th parallel west of the 100th meridian. This adventure-filled book should appeal greatly to Earth scientists, western historians and the general public."--Dallas L. Peck, Emeritus Scientist (and Former Director), U.S. Geological Survey Zusammenfassung Recounts the life and achievements of Clarence King, recognized as one of America's gifted intellectuals of the nineteenth century, and a legendary figure in the American West. This work attempts to unfold King's genius, singular accomplishments, and near-death adventures, in a narrative centered on his relationship with his friend James Gardner....
