Wildflowers and Ferns of Red River Gorge and the Greater Red River Basin

"The most noteworthy feature of this book is the photography—the images are outstanding, even breathtaking, in their clarity and detail and, together with the line drawings, are among the best illustrations ever published on the flora of the eastern United States. With modern nomenclature and up-to-date information on the status of the plant life (as well as comments on fungi, lichens, algae, and mosses), this book is a most welcome addition to the literature on the flora of Kentucky."—Ronald L. Jones, author of Plant Life of Kentucky: An Illustrated Guide to the Vascular Flora

"From state nature preserves to wild rivers to wilderness areas, the Red River watershed contains some of the most significant natural areas in Kentucky. The Doursons' book is an invaluable resource for those interested in the native species that call this place home."—Zeb Weese, Executive Director, Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

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"This is the first book specifically devoted to the biodiversity of the Gorge and its watershed. Authors Dan and Judy Dourson introduce the geology and cultural history of the gorge but focus on the incredible diversity of both common and rare flora of this unique ecosystem. With over 1000 color images and numerous illustrations, Wildflowers and Ferns of Red River Gorge is designed to be accessible to the casual hiker and of use to the seasoned naturalist...the book is the most comprehensive natural guide to one of Kentucky's most well-known natural recreational areas."—Northeastern Naturalist

"While this guide will definitely be useful for those intent on exploring th[e] beautiful [Red River Gorge] area of Kentucky, it also makes for great armchair exploring and could actually drive readers out of their chairs and into the Greater Red River Basin area, book in hand, to look for these plants."—The Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries

"This book is an excellent addition to any collection of books on the flora of Kentucky or eastern North America. Anyone who loves photographs of wildflowers or ferns will enjoy looking through these pages."—Plant Science Bulletin