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Natural State: A Literary Anthology of California Nature Writing

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Overview: This is the first anthology of nature writing that celebrates California, the most geographically diverse state in the union. Readers—be they naturalists or armchair explorers—will find themselves transported to California's many wild places in the company of forty noted writers whose works span more than a century. Divided into sections on California's mountains, hills and valleys, deserts, coast, and elements (earth, wind, and fire), the book contains essays, diary entries, and excerpts from larger works, including fiction. As a prelude to the collection, editor Steven Gilbar presents two California Indian creation myths, one a Cahto narrative and the other an A-juma-wi story as told by Darryl Babe Wilson.Familiar names appear in these pages—John Muir, Robert Louis Stevenson, John McPhee, M.F.K. Fisher, Gretel Ehrlich—but less familiar writers such as Daniel Duane, Margaret Millar, and John McKinney are also included. Among the gems in this treasure trove are Jack Kerouac on climbing Mt. Matterhorn, Barry Lopez on snow geese migration at Tule Lake, Edward Abbey on Death Valley, Henry Miller on Big Sur, and Joan Didion on the Santa Ana winds. Gary Snyder's inspiring Afterword reflects the spirit of environmentalism that runs throughout the book. Natural State also reveals the many changes to California's landscape that have occurred in geological time and in human terms. More than a book of "nature writing," this book is superb writing about nature.Cahto myth: The creation --Grampa Ramsey and the Great Canyon / Darryl Babe Wilson --An elk hunt / Joaquin Miller --Ramblings in Yosemite / Joseph LeConte --Lake Tahoe / Mark Twain --Climbing Matterhorn Peak / Jack Kerouac --A mount for all seasons / Harold Gilliam --Trumpets of light / Ann Zwinger --The fourth dimension / David Rains Wallace --Climbing Half Dome / Daniel Duane --Into the valley / William H. Brewer --The sea fogs / Robert Louis Stevenson --On Sonoma Mountain / Jack London --Flight / John Steinbeck --Spirits of the valley / M.F.K. Fisher --A reflection on white geese / Barry Lopez --In condor country / David Darlington --Winter's fog / David Mas Masumoto --A vanishing land / Hildegarde Flanner --Remnants / Wallace Stegner --Desert walking / John Daniel --Death Valley / Edward Abbey --Overlooking Carrizo Gorge / Susan Zwinger --The palms in our hands / Gary Paul Nabhan --Gaviota coast trails / J. Smeaton Chase --Where the mountains meet the sea / Lawrence Clark Powell --Big Sur / Henry Miller --The sundown sea / T.H. Watkins --A certain moment / Russell Chatham --Tapping the source / Kem Nunn --Santa Rosa / Gretel Ehrlich --Lost coast / John McKinney --Continental drift / James D. Houston --The San Andreas discrepancy / John McPhee --A wind-storm in the forest / John Muir --The Santa Ana / Joan Didion --Nurslings of the sky / Mary Austin --The storm / Jane Hollister Wheelwright --After the fire / Margaret Millar --Afterword: Coming into the watershed / Gary Snyder

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Published January 1, 1998
ISBN 1066643
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Dorothy Roberts
Dorothy Roberts October 07, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem.
Christopher Edwards
Christopher Edwards June 01, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A very distinguished novel.
Linda Hernandez
Linda Hernandez December 16, 2024
It was adequate. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. A fair 3 stars.
Cynthia Garcia
Cynthia Garcia September 28, 2024
Not entirely to my refined tastes. It possessed moments of brilliance, but the narrative felt slightly disjointed ultimately. Perfectly average.
Amanda Hernandez
Amanda Hernandez December 21, 2024
Such a rich narrative. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An effortless 5 stars.
Susan King
Susan King April 27, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An effortless 5 stars.
Kevin Walker
Kevin Walker February 14, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An effortless 5 stars.
Donald Torres
Donald Torres April 08, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. Worth every moment spent reading.
Donna Martin
Donna Martin January 27, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A very distinguished novel.
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