These books share an aspect of Utah, from ballet to mining to the outdoors.
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“BALLET WEST: A Fifty-Year Celebration,” edited by Adam Sklute, University of Utah Press, $32.95, 211 pages (nf)
This table-top style book features more than 200 photos from Ballet West’s 50-year history in Salt Lake City along with memories from founder Willam Christensen and the artistic directors through the years, including Adam Sklute, the current director. This keepsake book includes a section dedicated to the “Nutcracker” performances and rosters from dances and performances.
“A KENNECOTT STORY: Three Mines, Four Men and One Hundred Years,” by Charles Caldwell Hawley, University of Utah Press, $36.95, 336 pages (nf)
This history of copper mining in Utah also shares how it was connected to mines in Chile and Alaska and the mining engineers who helped with the technology to help the mines succeed. Author Charles Caldwell Hawley is a geologist.
“IMAGES OF AMERICA: South Davis County,” by Royce Allen and Gary Willden, Arcadia Publishing, $21.99, 127 pages (nf)
This installment of the Images of America series focuses on the southern end of Davis County, from North Salt Lake to Antelope Island to Hill Air Force Base, with historic photos.
“HIKING THE WASATCH, Third Edition,” by John Veranth, University of Utah Press, $16.95, 240 pages (nf)
This guidebook of hikes and trails along the Wasatch Mountains reflects changes to trails since the second edition was published in 2014.
With each hike, there is information on miles, elevation changes, ascent and hiking time along with a description of what to expect along each hike and recommendations for those from beginners to advanced hikers. Author John Veranth is the president of the Wasatch Mountain Club and is a research associate professor at the University of Utah.
“THE UTAH PRAIRIE DOG: Life Among the Red Rocks,” by Theodore G. Manno, photography by Elaine Miller Bond, University of Utah Press, $24.95, 240 pages (nf)
Author and field researcher Theodore G. Manno describes the ups and downs of a prairie dog’s life while observing them in Bryce Canyon National Park as part of a long-term research team.
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