Synopses & Reviews
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 present and past landscapes and environments. It presents fine-art-quality color photographs of well-known features such as Mount Hood, 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.
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"The author's photos bring the story of Oregon's landscapes to life." Publisher's Weekly
Review
"Bishop's expertise as a writer comes through with an exceedingly well informed and yet readable account of the 400-million-year history of the region." Douglas Palmer, New Scientist
Synopsis
A beautifully photographed, expertly written account of Oregon's fascinating geological story, crafted by a passionate and professional geologist who has spent countless hours in the field exploring and photographing the state. Each of the more than 220 stunning photographs of geographic features is accompanied by readable text, presenting the story of how Oregon's diverse landscapes evolved and what might happen in the future.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 272-275) and index.