CLOSE UPS OF THE HIGH SIERRA

Glendale, California: La Siesta Press, 1962. First Edition. Wraps. Very good. Limited to 600 copies. The first collection of writings by the revered California mountaineer and naturalist. Clyde (1885-1972) is credited with making more first ascents in the Sierra Nevada than Clarence King, John Muir, and William Brewer, combined, and led or participated in many mountain rescues. Octavo: 80 pp. with maps and illustrations by Ruth Daly. Original printed paper wrappers. Some general toning along the extremities; otherwise very good. (Inventory #: 78552)