Natural History of Vacant Lots (California Natural History Guide No. 50)

The "Natural History of Vacant Lots" is a book published by the University of California Press in 1989 as part of the California Natural History Guides Series. Written by authors Matthew F. Vessel and Herbert H. Wong, this paperback book delves into the natural and social history of vacant lots in California. With a focus on nature and urban sociology, the book covers various plant species found in vacant lots and explores the phenomena of urban ecology. Illustrated by the authors themselves, this 320-page book offers a comprehensive look at the dynamics of urban environments in California.