Published 1971
by Southwest Parks and Monuments Association in Globe, Ariz .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Bibliography: p. 63-64.
| Statement | by Natt N. Dodge. |
| Series | Natural history series, no. 2, Natural history series (Globe, Ariz.), no. 2 |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | QH105.N6 D6 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 70 p. |
| Number of Pages | 70 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL5693970M |
| LC Control Number | 70078511 |
Natural history story of White Sands National Monument. Globe, Ariz., Southwest Parks and Monuments Association, [©] (OCoLC) Document Type: Book: All Authors / Contributors: Natt N Dodge. Get this from a library! White Sands: the history of a national monument. [Dietmar Schneider-Hector] -- "White Sands National Monument in south-central New Mexico provides a unique desert experience for the half-million tourists who visit each year. Schneider-Hector's history of White Sands, one of the. Books. American Indian; American History; Children; Outdoors; National Parks; Cooking; Discounted Titles; White Sands National Monument *Nickname *Summary of Your Review *Review. America's National Parks - The Story Behind the Scenery. Centennial Edition. $ The area had already sparked scientific interest with the first published research occurring in scientific journals in However, the formation of White Sands National Monument took time and support from many people. The most famous supporter and local "father" of White Sands was Tom Charles, an Alamogordo resident and businessman.
Local Perspectives One of the most famous stories of White Sands National Monument is the white dread, La Pavura Blanca. Legend has it that the ghost bride, dressed all in white, is still searching for her lover in the dunes. Learn more about the oral histories and stories . White Sands National Park Congratulations to America's newest national park, receiving its new designation on Decem ! Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. White Sands National Park is an American national park located in the state of New Mexico on U.S. Route 70 approximately 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Alamogordo and 52 miles (84 km) northeast of Las Cruces, in western Otero County and northeastern Doña Ana park is situated at an average elevation of about 4, feet (1, m) in the Tularosa Basin and comprises the southern part. Story of the Great White Sands. Alamogordo, NM: n.p., , reprint. Deutsch, Sarah J. No Separate Refuge: Culture, Class, and Gender on an Anglo-Hispanic Frontier in the American Southwest, New York: Oxford University Press, Dodge, Natt N. The Natural History Story of White Sands National Monument.
ISBN: OCLC Number: Description: 64 pages: illustrations (some color), maps ; 28 cm: Responsibility: Rose Houk and Michael Collier. This book, published by the Western National Parks Association, covers the amazing area known as the White Sands National Monument. Within the pages, the author shows some amazing landscapes and sunsets of the gypsum dunes, illustrating the vary flora and fauna that resides in the sandy area, and shows in graphics the geologic processes that helped create the s: 4. Get this from a library! Into the great White Sands. [Craig Varjabedian; Jeanetta Calhoun Mish; Dennis Ditmanson; Jim Eckles] -- Varjabedian's photographs reveal snow-white dunes of gypsum, striking landforms, storms and stillness, panoramic vistas and breathtaking sunsets, intricate wind-blown patterns in the sand, ancient. The brochure gives you a brief introduction to White Sands National Monument, as well as fascinating facts about its geology, history, and background. You will also find an interview with a White Sands employee and many high quality photos. You will finally be able to explain to your kids where all the white sand came from. Imagine that!
