The Nysether Family Collection

The Nysether Family Collection

The Nysether Family Collection, part of the More to Explore Endowment, expands and enhances the basic collections of Sno-Isle Libraries. Brothers Mark and Brad Nysether and their families established the fund in honor of their parents, Eldon and Shirley Nysether. Every year, the Nysethers select a topic that allows us to bring in new and exciting materials for all to enjoy.

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		Drawing lines in the forest : creating wilderness areas in the Pacific Northwest Three Sisters, North Cascades, Mount Jefferson, Alpine Lakes, and French Pete are key wilderness areas in the Cascade Mountains in Oregon and Washington and represent critical stages in the protection of wilderness areas nationwide. In Drawing Lines in the Forest, Kevin R. Marsh discusses the roles played by various groups-the U.S. Forest Service, the timber industry, recreationists, and environmentalists- in defining the boundaries of these areas. He shows that pragmatic, rather than ideological, goals were often paramount. He also relates these case studies to ongoing wilderness debates, such as the spotted owl controversy and contemporary wilderness proposals. Marsh, Kevin R. 333.7821 MARSH
		Everglades : river of life This DVD celebrates the beauty, cultural heritage, and environmental significance of the Everglades and explores the challenges faced by one of the most endangered ecosystems in the nation. Everglades [videorecording] : river of life / Discovery Communications, Inc. ; produced and written by James Kowats ; writer, Michael Olmert. J DVD-ED 372.83 EVE425
		Gettysburg This text for scholars and general readers well versed in the Civil War offers a detailed account of the climactic three-day battle at Gettysburg. Sears begins with some background information on the events that led to Robert E. Lee's fateful decision to bring his troops into Northern territory. Other topics include, for example, an account of Joshua Chamberlain's right-wheel maneuver on Little Round Top and an analysis of Johnson Pettigrew's compact arrangement of his brigades on the battle line. Sears is the author of six books on the Civil War. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Sears, Stephen W. 973.7349 SEARS
		Glen Boles : my mountain album : art & photography of the Canadian Rockies & Columbia Mountains. Artist and photographer Glen Boles has climbed extensively all over North America and in Europe, but his first love is the Canadian Rockies, where he has summited over 450 peaks, often by a difficult new route. Many were first ascents. Over the years Glen has become familiar with all facets of climbing, from expedition climbing to mountain rescue. Boles' interest in photography and drawing has enriched his mountain experiences and made him well known throughout the North American climbing community. Although his work has appeared in many publications, this is the first book devoted totally to his black-and-white art. Boles, Glen W. 779.3671 BOLES S
		Great lodges of the national parks Stand amid soaring Douglas fir in the great hall of Glacier Park Lodge or sit in the setting sun and gaze into the Grand Canyon at El Tovar. This beautiful gift book will transport you to the majestic lodges of our national parks to relive the glory of past vacations or plan adventures anew. This book and the PBS television series of the same title (to air in spring 2002) take armchair travelers into these architectural wonders and explore the surrounding natural beauty of our national parks. Lodges, wildlife, and stunning vistas are showcased in 175 full-color and black-and-white photographs, along with historical documents from the PBS series. In his introduction, Richard Moe, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, offers a call to preserve this national heritage, and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book go toward the rehabilitation of these magnificent buildings. Barnes, Christine, 1947- 647.9478 BARNES
		Greater Washington, D.C. national parks : for the people Explores the history behind the national parks in the Washington D.C. area. Greater Washington, D.C. national parks [videorecording] : for the people / produced by Stevi Calandra ; writers, Michael Olmert, Stevi Calandra ; Discovery Communications. J DVD-ED 975.3 GRE132
		Hallowed ground : a walk at Gettysburg McPherson takes us on one of his Gettysburg tours, with stops at important spots. He reflects on the meaning of the battle in the hearts and minds of Americans, describes the key events of those terrible three days in July 1863, and places the struggle in the greater contexts of American and world history. McPherson, James M. 973.7349 MCPHERS
		Inhabited wilderness : Indians, Eskimos, and national parks in Alaska This first volume in the New American West Series explores Alaska's vast national-park system and the evolution of wilderness concepts in the 20th century. After World War II, the continued presence of human habitation forced a complex debate over "inhabited wilderness", which culminated in the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act in 1980. The author focuses on three principal national parksGlacier Bay, Denali, and Gates of the Arctic. 24 halftones. 2 maps. Catton, Theodore. 979.82 CATTON
		Mammals of the national parks For visitors to the national parks as well as armchair animal trackers, national parks expert Burde joins with Feldhammer (both: Southern Illinois U.--respectively, in forestry and in environmental studies and zoology) to profile 56 national parks and about as many mammals. The parks are described in terms of their geography, natural history, and conservation issues; and each is presented with a tiny map showing location in the US and a small color photo. Following is the section on mammals, each described in text and portrayed in a more generous-size color photo. At the end is a species distribution chart showing which mammals are present, possibly present, introduced, reintroduced, or extirpated at each park. The book is 9.5x11.5". Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Burde, John H., 1946- 599.0973 BURDE
		Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse & the Black Hills Explores the parks, sights and fauna of the Black Hills Region, including Wind and Jewel caves, Devil's Tower, and Badlands National Park. Features historical footage from the archives of Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse memorials. A Finley-Holiday Films DVD-ED 917.839 MOU165

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