Larry Hyslop: 9 books

History Traveler Series #3 • Enjoy the silence of Carlin Canyon, between rock walls once echoing with cacophony of wagons, animals and people. • View the sparkling water as the North Fork of the Humboldt flows into the Humboldt River, once a scene of dust clouds rising from oxen, horses...

Hidden Nature offers 14 sketches of the plants, animals and geology in these two magnificent national parks. It stories are for people who enjoy reading about the desert ecosystem, who hunt for a deeper appreciation of the area’s beauty. The easy to read stories recount the author’s travels through...

History Traveler Series #4The California Trail through Battle Mountain was a hotbed of Indian-emigrant altercations and battles. The emigrants’ livestock had worn out and their food supplies were low. Here, they clashed with desperate Western Shoshone who had lost their food supplies and...

History Traveler Series #1 Walk in the footsteps of California-bound emigrants as they begin their struggle across the Great Basin. Imagine weary oxen pulling wagons past the Twin Sisters rock formation as they marveled at the cathedrals and cottages created in stone around them. Read inscriptions...

Sagebrush Heart describes the sagebrush landscape and the problems faced by Elko County in protecting and rehabilitating this landscape. It is written for the people who have sagebrush in their peripheral vision, readers who either live in, or travel through, this distinctive landscape. The book begins...

History Traveler Series #2 Pause next to wagon ruts leading into Ruby Valley along the Hastings Cutoff. Look ahead at the barrier formed by the snow-covered Ruby Mountains. After so many miles of dry sagebrush, appreciate the abundance of water flowing down icy streams, and enjoy watching...

The author takes us along as he hikes through scenes of life uniquely adapted to this desert setting. Written in a conversational style, these short narratives go beyond a simple natural history of Zion National Park. They convey the author’s passion for this canyon country, offering rich details...

The Ruby Mountains of Northeastern Nevada are little known jewels. Topped by Ruby Dome at 11,387 ft, they are some of the most heavily glaciated mountains in the Great Basin. Myriads of wild flowers cover steep slopes. Over 30 lakes occupy glacial tarns. This Visitors Guide is a good companion...

Increase your enjoyment of these beautiful national parks through a broader understanding of these unique landscapes.Each article is concise; less than 400 words, but provides in-depth scientific descriptions and explanations. Each subject is seen or associated with a specific pullout, overlook...