Bibliography of the Sierra Nevada

Template:Short description {{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} The following is a bibliography of the Sierra Nevada of California, United States, including books on recreation, natural history, and human history.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

View of Banner Peak and Thousand Island Lake in the Ansel Adams Wilderness

Recreation

General travel

• Yosemite & The Southern Sierra Nevada: A Complete Guide, Including Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Death Valley & Mammoth Lakes (Great Destinations) (2008), by David T. Page, Template:ISBN.
• Sierra Nevada byways : backcountry drives for the whole family (2008), by Tony Huegel, Template:ISBN, Wilderness Press.

Hiking and climbing

Mount Whitney

• Discovering the John Muir Trail: An Inspirational Guide to America's Most Beautiful Hike (2018) by Damon Corso, Template:ISBN.
• Moon Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon Hiking, Camping, Waterfalls & Big Trees (2015) by Ann Marie Brown, Template:Isbn.
• Climbing Mt. Whitney, (2007) by Peter Croft and Wynne Benti, 3rd edition, 42nd printing, Template:ISBN, Spotted Dog Press, Bishop, CA.
• John Muir Trail: The Essential Guide to Hiking America's Most Famous Trail (2007), 4th edition, by Elizabeth Wenk with Kathy Morey, Template:ISBN.
• Sierra South: Backcountry Trips in California's Sierra Nevada (2006) by Kathy Morey and Mike White, with Stacy Corless, Analise Elliot, Chris Tirrell, and Thomas Winnett, Wilderness Press, Template:ISBN.
• Sierra North: Backcountry Trips in California's Sierra Nevada (2005) by Kathy Morey and Mike White, with Stacy Corless and Thomas Winnett, Wilderness Press, 9th edition, Template:ISBN.
• Feather River Country Adventure Trails... (2004), by Tom Demund, Template:ISBN.
• Close Ups of the High Sierra, (2004) by Norman Clyde, 2nd edition, 3rd printing, Template:ISBN, Spotted Dog Press, Bishop CA.
• Woman on the Rocks: The Mountaineering Letters of Ruth Dyar Mendenhall (2004), 1st edition, Template:ISBN, Spotted Dog Press, Bishop, CA.
• 100 Hikes in Yosemite, (2003) by Marc J. Soares, Mountaineers Books, Template:ISBN.
• Starr's Guide to the John Muir Trail and the High Sierra Region (2002) 12th rev. ed., by Walter A. Starr, Jr. Template:ISBN.
• The Good, the Great, and the Awesome: The Top 40 High Sierra Rock Climbs (2002), by Peter Croft, Template:ISBN.
• Hiking in the Sierra Nevada, (2002) by John Mock and Kimberley O'Neil, Template:ISBN, A Lonely Planet guidebook.
• Yuba trails 2: A selection of historic hiking trails in the Yuba River and neighboring watersheds (2001), by Hank Meals, ASIN B0006RSO5U.
• The High Sierra: Peaks, Passes, and Trails (1999), by R. J. Secor, Template:ISBN.
• The Tahoe Sierra: A Natural History Guide to 112 Hikes in the Northern Sierra (1998), by Jeffrey Schaffer, Wilderness Press, Template:ISBN.
• The Secret Sierra: The Alpine World Above the Trees (1998), by David Gilligan, 1st edition, Template:ISBN, Spotted Dog Press, Bishop CA.
• Climbing California's Fourteeners: The Route Guide to the Fifteen Highest Peaks (1998) by Stephen Porcella and Cameron Burns, Template:ISBN.
• Sierra High Route: Traversing Timberline Country (1997), by Steve Roper, Template:ISBN.
• Sierra Classics : 100 Best Climbs in the High Sierra (1993), by John Moynier and Claude Fiddler, Template:ISBN.
• The Tahoe-Yosemite Trail: A Comprehensive Guide... (1987), by Thomas Winnett, Wilderness Press, Template:ISBN.
• Yosemite Climbs (1987), by George Meyers and Don Reid, Template:ISBN.
• The Vertical World of Yosemite (1973), by Royal Robbins, Template:ISBN.

Skiing

Skier climbing Mount Morgan

• Backcountry Skiing California's High Sierra (1999), by John Moynier, Template:ISBN.
• Ski Tours in the Sierra Nevada: East of the Sierra (1986), by Marcus Libkind, Template:ISBN.
• Ski Tours in the Sierra Nevada: Lake Tahoe (1985), by Marcus Libkind, Template:ISBN.
• Ski Tours in the Sierra Nevada: Yosemite, Huntington and Shaver Lakes, Kings Canyon and Sequoia (1985), by Marcus Libkind, Template:ISBN.

River rafting

• The Best Whitewater in California (1998), by Lars Holbek and Chuck Stanley, Template:ISBN.
• California Whitewater: A Guide to the Rivers (1995), by Jim Cassady and Fryar Calhoun, Template:ISBN.

Natural history

Multi-subject

Little Lakes Valley

• The California Naturalist Handbook (2013), by Greg de Nevers, Deborah Stanger Edelman, Adina Merenlender, Template:ISBN.
• The Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada (2007), by John Muir Laws, Template:ISBN.
• Sierra Nevada Natural History (2004) by Tracy Storer, Robert Usinger, David Lukas Template:ISBN.
• Wild Northern California (2001) by Ron Adkinson, Template:ISBN.
• Sierra East: Edge of the Great Basin (2000) by Genny Smith, Diana Tomback, Ann Howald, Template:ISBN.
• Sierra Nevada: The Naturalist's Companion (2000), by Verna Johnston, Template:ISBN.
• Yosemite National Park: A Natural History Guide to Yosemite and its Trails (2000) by Jeffrey Schaffer, Template:ISBN.
• Sierra Nevada Ecosystem Project (1996), California Resources Agency.
• Land Above The Trees (1996), by Ann H. Zwinger and Beatrice E. Willard, Template:ISBN.
• A Natural History of California (1995), Allan A. Schoenherr, Template:ISBN.
• Deepest Valley: Guide to Owens Valley, its Roadsides and Mountain Trails (1995) by Jeff Putnam, Greg James, Mary DeDecker, Jo Heindel, Genny Smith, Template:ISBN.
• Yosemite: A Visitor's Companion (1994), by George Wuerthner, Template:ISBN.
• California Forests and Woodlands: A Natural History (1994), by Verna R Johnston, Template:ISBN.
• Mammoth Lakes Sierra: A Handbook for Roadside and Trail (1993) by Dean Rinehart, Elden Vestal, Bettie E. Willard, Template:ISBN.
• California's Eastern Sierra: A Visitor's Guide (1992), Sue Irwin, Template:ISBN.
• Sierra Club Naturalist's Guide: The Sierra Nevada (1982), by Stephen Whitney, Template:ISBN.
• The Yosemite (1912) by John Muir, Template:ISBN.
• The Mountains of California (1894), by John Muir.

Flora/Vegetation

A foxtail pine in Sequoia National Park

• Terrestrial vegetation of California (2007) by M.G. Barbour, T. Keeler-Wolf, A.A. Schoenherr (eds.), Template:ISBN.
• Introduction to California Plant Life, Revised Edition (2003), by Robert Ornduff, Phyllis Faber, Todd Keeler-Wolf, Template:ISBN.
• Wildflowers of the Eastern Sierra and adjoining Mojave Desert and Great Basin (2002), by Laird R. Blackwell, Template:ISBN.
• Fire in Sierra Nevada Forests: A Photographic Interpretation of Ecological Change Since 1849 (2001), by George E. Gruell, Template:ISBN.
• Conifers of California (1999), by Ronald M. Lanner, Template:ISBN.
• Wildflowers of the Sierra Nevada and the Central Valley (1998), by Laird R. Blackwell, Template:ISBN.
• Sierra Nevada Wildflowers (1998), by Elizabeth L. Horn, Template:ISBN.
• California Forests and Woodlands: A Natural History (1996), by Verna R. Johnston, Carla J. Simmons (Illustrator), Template:ISBN.
• A Sierra Nevada Flora (1996), by Norman L Weeden and Amy David, Template:ISBN.
• Manual of California Vegetation (1995), by Todd Keeler-Wolf and John Sawyer, Template:ISBN.
• The Jepson Manual: Higher Plants of California Template:Webarchive (1993) by James C Hickman, Template:ISBN.
• Oaks of California (1990), by Bruce M. Pavlik, Sharon Johnson, Pamela Muick, Marjorie Popper, Template:ISBN.
• Lingering in Tahoe's Wild Gardens: A Guide to Hundreds of the Most Beautiful Wildflower Gardens of the Tahoe Region (1989), by Julie Carville, Template:ISBN.
• Illustrated Manual of California Shrubs (1980), by Howard E McMinn, Template:ISBN.
• Native Trees of the Sierra Nevada (1975), by P. Victor Peterson, Template:ISBN.
• Grasses in California (1974), by Beecher Crampton, Template:ISBN.
• Native Shrubs of the Sierra Nevada (1974), by John H Thomas, Template:ISBN.
• Discovering Sierra Trees (1973), by Steven Arno, Template:ISBN.

Fauna

A yellow-bellied marmot on top of Mount Dana

• Birds of the Sierra Nevada (2013), by Edward R. Pandolfino and Edward C. Beedy, Template:ISBN, University of California Press.
• Mammals of California (California Natural History Guides) (2004), by E. W. Jameson. Jr and Hans J. Peeters, Template:ISBN, University of California Press.
• Sierra Birds: A Hiker's Guide (2004), by John Muir Laws, Template:ISBN, Heyday Books.
• Birds of Yosemite and the East Slope (1992.), by David Gaines, ASIN B0006P3Q46, Artemisia Press.
• Discovering Sierra Reptiles and Amphibians (Discovering Sierra Series) (1991), by Harold Basey, Template:ISBN, Yosemite Association.
• Discovering Sierra Birds (1985.), by Ted Beedy, Template:ISBN, Yosemite Association.
• Birds of Yosemite National Park (1963), by Cyril A. Stebbins and Robert C. Stebbins.
• Mammals of Yosemite (1952), by Harry Parker.
• Reptiles and Amphibians of Yosemite National Park (1946), by M. V. Walker.
• Animal Life in the Yosemite (1924), by Joseph Grinnell and Tracy Storer. Classic work on the fauna of a cross section of the Sierra Nevada, available as an online book.

Geology

Palisade Glacier

• Geology of the Sierra Nevada (2005), by Mary Hill, Template:ISBN. (Natural history guide for a general audience.)
• California Geology (2003), by Deborah Harden, Template:ISBN. (A lower division textbook for non-geology majors, with sufficient introductory material for a general audience.)
• Geology Underfoot in Southern California (2003), by Robert P. Sharp, Allen F. Glazner, Template:ISBN. (Roadguide with explanations of the geology written for a general audience.)
• Glaciers of California: Modern Glaciers, Ice Age Glaciers, the Origin of Yosemite Valley, and a Glacier Tour in the Sierra Nevada (2001), by Bill Guyton, Template:ISBN. (A general introduction to glaciers and the California glaciers.)
• Roadside Geology of Northern and Central California (2000), by David Alt, Donald Hyndman, Template:ISBN. (Roadguide with explanations of the geology written for a general audience.)
• California Rivers and Streams (1995), by Jeffrey R. Mount, Template:ISBN. (Natural history/geology, not a river running guide.)
• Assembling California (1994), by John A. McPhee, Template:ISBN. (Part of the Pulitzer Prize winning series about geology across America, Annals of the Former World, 1999.)
• The Geologic Story of Yosemite National Park (1987), by Dr. N. King Huber. (Authoritative book on Yosemite geology written by a USGS geologist.)
• Earthquakes and Young Volcanoes along the Eastern Sierra Nevada: At Mammoth Lakes 1980, Lone Pine 1872, and Inyo and Mono Craters (1982), Template:ISBN.
• The Incomparable Valley: A Geologic Interpretation of the Yosemite (1950), by François E. Matthes.
• Geologic history of the Yosemite Valley: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 160 (1930), by François E. Matthes.
• Geology of the Sierra Nevada, or California Range (1853), Professor John B. Trask's March 1853 report to the [California] State Assembly: 36 pages

History

Panning for gold, 1850

• Savage Dreams: a Journey into the Hidden Wars of the American West (2014) by Rebecca Solnit, Template:ISBN.
• Lake Tahoe's West Shore (2012) by Carol A. Jensen, Template:ISBN.
• Rosalie Edge, Hawk of Mercy: The Activist Who Saved Nature from the Conservationists (2009) by Dyana Z. Furmansky, Template:ISBN.
• The age of gold: the California Gold Rush and the new American dream (2008) by H.W. Brands, Template:ISBN.
• Owens Valley Revisited: A Reassessment of the West's First Great Water Transfer (2007) by Gary Libecap, Template:ISBN.
• Crow's Range: An Environmental History Of The Sierra Nevada (2004), by David Beesley, Template:ISBN.
• The Mule Men: A History of Stock Packing in the Sierra Nevada (2004) by Louise Jackson, Template:ISBN.
• Shaping the Sierra: Nature, Culture, and Conflict in the Changing West (2000.), by Timothy P. Duane, Template:ISBN.
• Rush for riches; gold fever and the making of California (1999), by J.S. Holliday, Template:ISBN.
• A Golden State: mining and economic development in Gold Rush California (1999), Rawls, James J.; Orsi, Richard J., eds., Template:ISBN.
• Camp 4: Recollections of a Yosemite Rockclimber (1998), by Steve Roper, Template:ISBN.
• Old Mammoth: A First Hand Account (1994) by Adele Reed, Template:ISBN.
• Mammoth Gold: The Ghost Towns of Lake District (1990) by Gary Caldwell Template:ISBN.
• Solomons of the Sierra: The Pioneer of the John Muir Trail, (1990) by Shirley Sargent and Peter Browning, Template:ISBN.
• Yosemite: The Embattled Wilderness (1990) by Alfred Runte, Template:ISBN.
• Beulah: A Biography of the Mineral King Valley of California (1988) by Louise A. Jackson, Template:ISBN.
• Lost Cement Mine (1984) by James W.A. Wright Template:ISBN.
• Owens Valley Groundwater Conflict (1978) by Genny Smith Template:ISBN.
• History of the Sierra Nevada (1965) by Francis Farquhar Template:ISBN.

Place names

• California Place Names: The origin and etymology of current geographical names (2004), by Gudde Erwin and William Bright, Template:ISBN.
• Place Names of the Sierra Nevada: From Abbot to Zumwalt (1991), by Peter Browning, Template:ISBN.
• Place Names of the High Sierra (1926), by Francis P. Farquhar.

Explorations

John Muir, 1907

• The High Sierra: A Love Story (2022), Kim Stanley Robinson, Little Brown and Company, Template:ISBN.
• Spirit in the Desert: Pilgrimages to Sacred Sites in the Owens Valley (2009), Brad Karelius, BookSurge Publishing, Template:ISBN, 0-520-07245-6.
• Jesus, History and Mt. Darwin: An Academic Excursion (2008) by Rick Kennedy. Template:ISBN.
• Exploring the Highest Sierra (2000), James G. Moore, Stanford University Press, Template:ISBN.
• Close Ups of the High Sierra (1998), by Norman Clyde, Template:ISBN.
• High Sierra: John Muir's Range of Light (1996), by Phil Arnot, Template:ISBN.
• The Sierra Nevada: A Mountain Journey (1988), by Tim Palmer, Template:ISBN.
• A journal of ramblings through the High Sierra of California by the University excursion party (1960), by Joseph LeConte, Library of Congress F868.S5 L39 1960.
• Up and Down California in 1860–1864 (1930), by William H. Brewer, Template:ISBN.
• My First Summer in the Sierra (1911) by John Muir Template:ISBN.
• Discovery of the Yosemite (1892) by Lafayette H. Bunnell, Template:ISBN.
• Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada (1872) by Clarence King. Template:ISBN.

Biographies

Ansel Adams, Template:Circa

• Blood and Thunder (2006) by Hampton Sides, Template:ISBN. (Kit Carson)
• John Sutter and a Wider West (2002) by Kenneth N Owens and John A Sutter, Template:ISBN.
• The Young John Muir: An Environmental Biography (1999) by Steven Holmes, Template:ISBN.
• Ansel Adams and the American landscape: a biography (1998) by Jonathan Spaulding, Template:ISBN.
• Rivers in the Desert: William Mulholland and the Inventing of Los Angeles (1993) by Margaret L. Davis, Template:ISBN.
• Frémont, Pathmarker of the West (1939) by Allan Nevins (Vol 1, Vol 2), Template:ISBN.

Indigenous people

Southern Miwok council by Eadweard Muybridge, 1872

• History of Us: Nisenan Tribe of the Nevada City Rancheria (2018) by Richard Johnson, Template:ISBN.
• Defying the Odds: The Tule River Tribe's Struggle for Sovereignty in Three Centuries (2010) by Gelya Frank and Carole Goldberg, Template:ISBN.
• Archaeology and Rock Art of the Eastern Sierra and Great Basin Frontier (2007) by AP Garfinkel, Template:ISBN.
• A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples (2000) by Barry M Pritzker, Template:ISBN.
• Handbook of Yokuts Indians (1999) by Frank F. Latta, Template:ISBN.
• The Natural World of the California Indians (1980) by RF Heizer and AB Elsasser, Template:ISBN.
• The Northern Maidu (1977) by Marie Potts, Template:ISBN.
• Miwok Material Culture: Indian Life of the Yosemite Region (1933) by SA Barrett and EW Gifford, Template:ISBN.