Natural History. The Black Hills are a land of incredible biological diversity steeped in the legends and mystique of many different cultures. Edward Raventon chronicles the natural history of the Black Hills from the geologic rumblings that shaped the landscape to the contemporary conservation issues that threaten its special ecosystems.

Island in the Plains: A Black Hills Natural History

Raventon, Edward

Science & Math

Johnson+books

With the days of the great buffalo herds as his focal point, the author looks at the Northern Plains through the lenses of geology, paleontology, biology, and especially history. He describes how the land was formed, chronicles the fantastic prehistoric animals that came and went, and tells the stories of the humans--natives and settlers alike--who have lived on this land.

Buffalo Country: A Northern Plains Narrative

History

Americas

Bower House

The Black Hills are a land of incredible biological diversity steeped in the legends and mystique of many different cultures. Edward Raventon chronicles the natural history of the Black Hills from the geologic rumblings that shaped the landscape to the contemporary conservation issues that threaten its special ecosystems. Here are tales of prehistoric dinosaurs and Ice Age mammoths, mighty bison and tiny mountain pine beetles, industrious beavers and majestic elk. Other chapters discuss the migrations of Plains Indians, the cultural history of Inyan Kara Mountain, and the search for fossil cycads.

Biological Sciences

Beautifully written, beautifully photographed giftbook celebrates South Dakota's Custer State Park.

A Piece of Paradise: A Story of Custer State Park

Arts & Photography

Horsted, Paul

Photography & Video

Falcon Pr Pub Co

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