In Search of Ancient Oregon: A Geological and Natural History
by Ellen Morris Bishop
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Geology is an extremely visual subject, and In Search of Ancient Oregon is a beautifully photographed, expertly written account of Oregon's fascinating geological story. Written by a passionate and professional geologist who has spent countless hours in the field exploring and photographing the state, In Search of Ancient Oregon is a book for all those interested in Oregon's landscapes and environments. It presents fine-art-quality color photographs of well-known features such as Mount Hood, show more Crater Lake, Smith Rock, Steens Mountain, the Columbia River Gorge, and Cannon Beach, and scenic, not so well known places such as Jordan Craters, Leslie Gulch, Abert Rim, Hells Canyon, Elkhorn Mountains, and Three Fingered Jack. Each of the more than 220 stunning photographs is accompanied by readable text, presenting the story of how Oregon's diverse landscapes evolved -- and what we may expect in the future. Until now, no book has presented this dynamic story in a way that everyone interested in Oregon's natural history can easily understand. The combination of extraordinary photographs and the author's lucid explanations make this book both unique and essential for those curious about our own contemporary landscape. show lessTags
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- Oregon, USA
- Dedication
- To my mother, Laura Ellen Hill, an artist to whom the world was a place of wonder and stones the path to god.
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- (Prologue) Geologists inhabit a world of four dimensions.
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- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)In a world where change is constant, geologic change is perhaps the most constant of all. Geology will continue. Some things are destined to endure.
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- English
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