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Peachtree Creek: A Natural and Unnatural History of Atlanta's Watershed
David R. Kaufman
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Description for Peachtree Creek: A Natural and Unnatural History of Atlanta's Watershed
Hardcover. Reveals aspects of Atlanta by examining how Peachtree Creek shaped and was shaped by the history of the area. This title explains the dynamics of water run off that cause the creek to go from a trickle to a torrent in a matter of hours. It also suggests ways to a more sustainable stewardship of Peachtree Creek. Num Pages: 228 pages, 160 photos, 9 maps, 1 figure. BIC Classification: 1KBBFG; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 254 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1383.
In 1990, Dave Kaufman decided to explore Peachtree Creek from its headwaters to its confluence with the Chattahoochee River. For thirteen years he paddled the creek, photographed it, and researched its history as the Atlanta area's major watershed. The result is ""Peachtree Creek"", a compelling mix of urban travelogue, local history, and call for conservation. Historical images and Kaufman's evocative color photographs help capture the creek's many faces, past and present. Most Atlantans only glimpse Peachtree Creek briefly, as they pass over it on their daily commute, if at all. Looking down on the creek from Piedmont or Peachtree Roads, ... Read more
In 1990, Dave Kaufman decided to explore Peachtree Creek from its headwaters to its confluence with the Chattahoochee River. For thirteen years he paddled the creek, photographed it, and researched its history as the Atlanta area's major watershed. The result is ""Peachtree Creek"", a compelling mix of urban travelogue, local history, and call for conservation. Historical images and Kaufman's evocative color photographs help capture the creek's many faces, past and present. Most Atlantans only glimpse Peachtree Creek briefly, as they pass over it on their daily commute, if at all. Looking down on the creek from Piedmont or Peachtree Roads, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Georgia Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
228
Place of Publication
Georgia, United States
ISBN
9780820329291
SKU
V9780820329291
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