{"product_id":"9781607320845","title":"The Eastern San Juan Mountains: Their Geology, Ecology and Human History","description":"\u003cp\u003eA companion to \u003ci\u003eThe Western San Juan Mountains\u003c\/i\u003e (originally published in 1996), \u003ci\u003eThe Eastern San Juan Mountains\u003c\/i\u003e details the physical environment, biological communities, human history, and points of interest in this rich and diverse mountain system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA natural division between the eastern and western slopes of the San Juans is the north-south line that runs approximately through Lake City, south of the crossing of the Piedra River by US Highway 160. In this super guidebook, twenty-seven contributors—all experts in their fields—artfully bring the geology, hydrology, animal and plant life, human histories, and travel routes of these eastern slopes to life. Designed to inform researchers, educators, and students about the region's complex systems, \u003ci\u003eThe Eastern San Juan Mountains\u003c\/i\u003e also serves as an informative guidebook to accompany visitors along their travels on the Silver Thread National Scenic Byway, which stretches between South Fork and Lake City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Eastern San Juan Mountains\u003c\/i\u003e deserves a place next to \u003ci\u003eThe Western San Juan Mountains\u003c\/i\u003e on the bookshelf of every naturalist, researcher, resident, educator, student, and tourist seeking a greater understanding of this marvelous place and its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University Press of Colorado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47056727212272,"sku":"9781607320845","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781607320845_p0.jpg?v=1763833203","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781607320845","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}