""Francois Matthes and the Marks of Time: Yosemite and the High Sierra"" is a book written by Fritiof Fryxell that explores the life and work of Francois Matthes, a renowned geologist and cartographer who made significant contributions to the understanding of the Yosemite and High Sierra regions. The book delves into Matthes' early life and education, as well as his extensive fieldwork and research that led to the creation of detailed maps and geological surveys of the area. Fryxell also examines Matthes' personal life and ...
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""Francois Matthes and the Marks of Time: Yosemite and the High Sierra"" is a book written by Fritiof Fryxell that explores the life and work of Francois Matthes, a renowned geologist and cartographer who made significant contributions to the understanding of the Yosemite and High Sierra regions. The book delves into Matthes' early life and education, as well as his extensive fieldwork and research that led to the creation of detailed maps and geological surveys of the area. Fryxell also examines Matthes' personal life and his legacy, highlighting his dedication to preserving the natural beauty of the region and his impact on the scientific community. Through vivid descriptions and historical context, ""Francois Matthes and the Marks of Time"" offers a unique perspective on the geological history of the Yosemite and High Sierra regions and the individuals who helped shape our understanding of them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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