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edition:Paperback
category: Nature
published: May 2012
ISBN:9781550175530
publisher: Harbour Publishing Co. Ltd.

A Field Guide to Alpine Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountains

by Hälle Flygare

tagged: flowers, reference
Description

With gorgeous full-colour photos arranged in an easy-to-use colour coded chart for quick identification, this pocket-sized waterproof laminated pamphlet is perfect for taking along on walks and hikes through the Rocky Mountains, from BC and Alberta to New Mexico. Supplying English and Latin names, the distribution range of each species and average plant height and flower size, Hälle Flygare shares his knowledge and pictures of flora gained through over 30 years as a photographer, park warden and guide in the Rocky Mountains.

About the Author

Hälle Flygare was born and raised in Sweden, where his interest in photography began at a very young age. He came to Canada as a forestry professional and for many years worked as a Park Warden in Banff National Park. Since 1989, he has worked as a professional photographer, traveling to over 30 countries and leading nature and wildlife photographic tours. Hälle has lived in and photographed the Canadian Rockies for the last 35 years.

Hälle's photographs have been published in leading nature magazines and books throughout the world, including the books Wildflowers of the Canadian Rockies, which has sold over 40,000 copies and Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountains, published in 2007 by Whitecap Books.

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