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The Natural History of Western Massachusetts - by Stan Freeman (Paperback)
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Highlights
- This is the second edition of our popular and comprehensive guide to the natural history of Massachusetts' four western counties, with more than 400 full-color photographs, maps and illustrations.
- Author(s): Stan Freeman
- 126 Pages
- Nature, Animals
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About the Book
This is a unique, comprehensive guide to the nature of Western Massachusetts with more than 400 full-color photographs, maps and illustrations.
Book Synopsis
This is the second edition of our popular and comprehensive guide to the natural history of Massachusetts' four western counties, with more than 400 full-color photographs, maps and illustrations. Everything from bears and beavers to snakes and spiders is covered. Learn about the region's geology, its rivers and mountains. Find out how it was formed by the ice age and volcanic activity. Learn about the first human residents. There are charts showing when wildflowers bloom and when butterflies are on the wing. There are checklists of common birds, trees, wildflowers and butterflies. There is also a calendar showing when events in nature happen through the months in the four counties.
Review Quotes
Review for the first edition in 2007: Over the years I've acquired several books on hiking, biking, kayaking, etc. ... Many of them are focused on the Northeast, or New England or Southern New England. They are good books, but precious few are dedicated to the Pioneer Valley area exclusively. Its trails, hills, wildlife ... I finally came across the book that I'd been imagining, lo these many years ... And easy to read and understand, for us slower kids in the class. Easy concise local information. With brilliant photos, drawings, and graphics ... If you enjoy the valley, you'll enjoy this book. --Tony Mateus, thepioneervalley.blogspot.com