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What a trip to read the ancient history of our earth-nation and then follow it along I-80 in California! Highly readable and informative in a conversational, narrative form. Mr. Mcphee's sense of humor and large intelligence bring a scientific subject to an armchair reader's lap. Expand your understanding of geology and contemplate our mighty planet!
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Annals of the Former World by John Mcphee
debheatherstone, October 15, 2009
What a trip to read the ancient history of our earth-nation and then follow it along I-80 in California! Highly readable and informative in a conversational, narrative form. Mr. Mcphee's sense of humor and large intelligence bring a scientific subject to an armchair reader's lap. Expand your understanding of geology and contemplate our mighty planet!