GEOGRAPHY

Bob McIntyre's sensitive and informative foreword sets the tone for this photographic tribute to Mount Rainier National Park. Charles Gurche once again captures the essence of his subject's natural and man-made features.

The San Juan Islands of Washington state make up some of the country's most breath-taking scenery. Carved by glaciers of long ago, the islands consist of a rugged beachfront, thousand-foot deep channels, plentiful wildlife, and charming communities. In 77 color photographs, Charles Gurche creates a tribute to the islands that is picture perfect.

Softcover.

Frates presents 91 full-color photographs of this picturesque region of America that abuts the immense Pacific Ocean. The images convey the coast's beauty and moods, with landscapes large and small, as well as a selection of images from the impressive Coast Range. Intense, bright-orange sunsets are counterbalanced by tranquil, pastel-colored sunrises and misty, evocative panoramas. The region's unique lighthouses provide a focal point throughout the book. Sea lions, wildflowers, and unique rock formations round out the offerings.