Deep Time In The Mono Lake Basin: an evening with author Robert Marks

🌅 Join us for an enlightening evening with Robert B. Marks! 📚 Experience a reading, discussion/Q&A, and book signing of his latest title from University of California Press, which explores ten millennia in the Mono Lake Basin, revealing the intricate forces that have shaped this remarkable ecosystem.

Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Mono Lake Basin is home to unique tufa towers and vibrant flocks of phalarope birds. In his sweeping narrative, Marks delves into a rich history that spans from the Indigenous peoples through the arrival of Euro-American settlers, addressing critical issues around water control and ecological crises.

🌍 This dramatic environmental history not only highlights the complexities of the Mono Lake region but also poses larger questions of our relationship with nature that resonate far beyond the American West.

About the Author:
Robert B. Marks is a Professor Emeritus of History and Environmental Studies at Whittier College, with 41 years of research experience focusing on human and environmental interactions. Now residing in the Eastern Sierra, he offers a blend of scholarly insight and personal connection to the history of this ancient landscape.

📍 Location: 124 S Main St, Bishop, CA 93514-3415, United States
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