In Search of Eldorado - The Salton Sea

Description: Renown Southern California photographer Christopher Landis spent years photographing the Salton Sea, and has compiled a beautiful portfolio of images from the inland desert sea.A series of finely-composed black & white photos of Southern California's Salton Sea and its desolate surroundings. The text tells the troubled history of this immense body of water, accidentally formed in the early 20th century by massive flooding from the Colorado River. The Sea, an important breeding ground for numerous waterfowl, is gradually becoming more saline and contaminated; the author/photographer also details what efforts will be necessary to save it. This book is available only in softcover. It measures 11" X 8.5" and features 33 full-page photos. Cities and subjects covered or mentioned in this book include; Imperial Valley, Coachella Valley, Mexicali Valley, Alamo River Delta, National Wildlife Refuge - Hazard Tract, Imperial Wildlife Management Area, Salton Wetlands, Salton Sea - South Shore, Bob's Playa Riviera, Red Hill Marina, Desert Shores Yacht Club, Desert Shores, Marina Mobile Estates, North Shore Marina, North Shore Beach, North Shore Yacht Club, Salton Bay Yacht Club, Marina Motel, North Shore Motel, Holly House Motel, Sidewinder Golf Course, Riviera Keys, Vista del Mar Estates, Salton Sea Beach, Colorado River, Colorado River Delta, Cahuilla Indians, William Blake, California Development Company, Southern Pacific Railroad, M Penn Phillips Company, Pacific Flyway, Pomeroy Report, and the Salton Sea Reclamation Act.

Price: 24.95 USD

Location: Wrightwood, California

End Time: 2024-12-06T01:32:26.000Z

Shipping Cost: 3.95 USD