Redwood Empire Wildflowers Author:Dorothy King Young While this book is an aid to identification of the most beautiful wildflowers among the coastal redwoods of northwestern California and southwestern Oregon, it is also a series of intimate glimpses into the lives of some of the most brilliant flower jewels ever produced in nature, some so rare that many a botanist has lived his entire life witho... more »ut seeing them. It is dedicated to the task of opening the eyes of Americans to a precious heritage that is in danger of destruction, and to urging them to help bring back these wonderful wildflowers into public view and enjoyment under proper safeguards.« less