Acclaimed science writer David Quammen authored this 2012 book about how the next major pandemic would likely be caused by a virus spilling over into humans from a nonhuman animal. Based on conversations with scientists, Quammen even predicted that a novel coronavirus could prove to be the "Next Big One." 0021568. $150

Environmental historian Philip Fradkin (1935-2012) authored this book about the life of wandering artist Everett Ruess and the mystery surrounding his unexplained disappearance in the canyon country of southern Utah. 0021569. $50

This thoroughly researched biography explores the life of James Riley, better known as Doc Middleton, a famed outlaw and horse thief. 0021573. $45

Archaeologist Jerry Spangler and English Professor James Aton co-authored this book about a 1931 archaeological expedition undertaken by a group from Harvard University's Peabody Museum. The group traveled four hundred miles by horseback over six weeks, surveying Fremont prehistoric sites in the Tavaputs Plateau and Uinta Basin areas. 0021574. $50

Librarian, literary critic, and prolific author Lawrence Clark Powell (1906-2001) penned this appreciation of the work of his long-time friend, the poet and environmentalist Robinson Jeffers. 0021566. $90

This book offers a collection of photos and essays about living in the Alaskan wilderness. 0021555. $20

This book shares the experiences of a British game manager in colonial Kenya. 0021534. $25

Lynn Bogue Hunt (1878-1960) was a wildlife artist and illustrator. This book shares his depictions of various kinds of game birds such as ducks, quail, and grouse. 0021552. $40

The western wilderness calendar series began as a collaboration between bookseller Ken Sanders and author Edward Abbey. This set begins with the 1991 special memorial edition published following Abbey's death. Each calendar features striking color photos of western landscapes paired with quotations from Abbey and other acclaimed writers such as Barry Lopez, Terry Tempest Williams, and Wendell Berry. 024096. $50

This set consists of 25 color prints depicting scenes in the western United States and Canada distributed by Standard Oil Company. "Beginning in 1938, the Standard Oil Company began distributing annually 25 collectible photographic prints of scenes in the Western United States and Canada through its Standard and Chevron gas stations. These prints, part of the 'See Your West' advertising campaign, were distributed free of charge to motorists. Each print, measuring 9 x 12", was mounted on cards with identifying captions on the bottom, and on the reverse, detailed descriptions of the scene. A tear off section at the end of each mount included information about the program" (Online Archive of California). The essays and photographs for each print were written or taken by a different author or photographer. This set includes: Great Salt Lake, Utah; Walpi Indian Village, Arizona; Navajo Country, Arizona; The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas; Mission San Juan Capistrano, California; San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge; Mount Revelstoke National Park, B. C.; Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming; Yosemite National Park, California; Glacier National Park, Montana; Lake Tahoe, Nevada-California; Chimney Rock, Nebraska; Snoqualmie Falls, Washington; Boulder Peak, Idaho; Hawaiian Waters; Alaska Fishing Fleet; Acoma Water Hole, New Mexico; Snowmass Lake, Colorado; Mount St. Helens, Washington; Olympic National Park, Washington; The Oregon Coast; Mount Hood, Oregon; Columbia, California; Mount Shasta, California; Kings Canyon National Park, California. 024092. $175

This image depicts a large group with their rifles and at least four dead coyotes. It looks like the whole town came out for the hunt with men, women and children pictured. 024081. $250

This late 19th century image depicts the caves along the La Jolla coastline in San Diego, California. The caves have long been a popular tourist destination. In 1902 Professor Gustav Schulz dug a tunnel to one of the caves, making it more accessible to the public; prior to that time (like when this photo was taken), the caves were only accessible by boat or when the tide was very low. 024087. $95

This image was likely taken in the late 19th century and depicts two large fan palms with two men standing beside them. The trees are in an overgrown yard behind a small white house; there are vines in the yard as well. Photographer T. G. Norton published stereoviews in Pasadena in the 1870s and was partner in Nichols, Norton & Company out of Los Angeles in 1875 (Mautz p. 154). 024086. $85

Fargo, D. T.: F. Jay Haynes. Condition: Good. 19th century stereoview on green card. Title in the negative and photographer's imprint on the front of the card. No content on verso. Card has moderate toning and soiling and light wear; photo has moderate yellowing and soiling.

This image of prairie storm clouds was published in the 1870s-1880s, when F. Jay Haynes had his studio in Fargo, Dakota Territory. F. Jay Haynes was an accomplished photographer with a long resume. Working for the Northern Pacific Railroad, he produced numerous views for promotional purposes and also developed "one of the finest inventories of the Dakota country" while working for the Black Hills Stage Company (Mautz, p. 347). He set up a studio in Fargo, Dakota Territory and traveled to Yellowstone in 1882 to help publicize the Northern Pacific Railroad. In 1883 he opened a photographic concession in Yellowstone at Mammoth Hot Springs (Mautz, p. 347) and was known as the Park's official photographer. In 1889 Haynes moved his studio from Fargo to St Paul. 024090. $75

024088. $125