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In Search of Ancient Oregon : A Geological and Natural History by Ellen Morris Bishop (2006, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherTimber Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100881927899
ISBN-139780881927894
eBay Product ID (ePID)52632938
Product Key Features
Book TitleIn Search of Ancient Oregon : a Geological and Natural History
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicEarth Sciences / Geography, Earth Sciences / Geology, United States / State & Local / Pacific Northwest (Or, Wa), Regional / Pacific Northwest (Or, Wa)
Publication Year2006
IllustratorYes
FeaturesRevised
GenreScience, Gardening, History
AuthorEllen Morris Bishop
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight42.2 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition21
Reviews" Bishop guides us through Oregon's formative epochs with the sure hand of a scientist who's comfortable communication beyond the often arcane confines of science." -- John Terry, Oregonian, September 29, 2003, A fascinating book looking into the geology and natural history of Oregon stretching back some 400 million years. Its wealth of superlative photographs is the ideal accompaniment to a text that is lively in its unfolding., Oregon's everchanging landscape is explored in this absorbing book about the state's geological and ecological history. -- Leslie Forsberg "Alaska Airlines Magazine" (09/29/2003), Among the best of a batch of excellent new offerings ('about Oregon delights') is In Search of Ancient Oregon., "In Search of Ancient Oregon" is an interesting resource for guides wanting to share more information about the state's unique and dramatic geological history that formed its mountains, gorges, lakes, vistas, coastline and reefs., Recommended for anyone who has an interest in either geology or Oregon. -- Susan Clark "E-Streams" (02/23/2004), An up-to-date and beautifully illustrated popular account of historical geography of Oregon and the Klamath Province of California. The plant hunter will be especially interested., A fascinating book looking into the geology and natural history of Oregon stretching back some 400 million years. Its wealth of superlative photographs is the ideal accompaniment to a text that is lively in its unfolding. -- Peter Kendall "American Rhododendron Society Journal" (06/09/2004), A fantastic exploration via photo and readable text of how powerful geologic forces delivered the extraordinary landscape we know today as Oregon., 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" (10/18/2003), Bishop guides us through Oregon's formative epochs with the sure hand of a scientist who's comfortable communication beyond the often arcane confines of science. -- John Terry "Oregonian" (09/29/2003), 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., Until now, no book has presented this dynamic story in a way that everyone interested in Oregon's natural history can easily understand., Available, understandable, and interesting to audiences beyond professional geologists. -- Cindy Omann "Hells Canyon Journal" (10/29/2003), In Search of Ancient Oregon is an interesting resource for guides wanting to share more information about the state's unique and dramatic geological history that formed its mountains, gorges, lakes, vistas, coastline and reefs., " The author's photos bring the story of Oregon's landscapes to life." -- Publishers Weekly, September 22, 2003, Oregon has never seen a book quite like this. It is a book to be paged through admiring the photos, then read slowly, and finally placed in your bookcase as a reference. Bishop's work will be around for a long time. -- Virgil Rupp "Northwest Books" (09/07/2003), Anyone who thinks geology and natural history are dull will change their minds after glancing through this book. It's accessible, well designed, thorough, accurate and easily calls forth vivid visions of Oregon in the distant past. -- Dan Hays "Salem Statesman Journal" (11/09/2003), Oregon has never seen a book quite like this. It is a book to be paged through admiring the photos, then read slowly, and finally placed in your bookcase as a reference. Bishop's work will be around for a long time., Anyone who thinks geology and natural history are dull will change their minds after glancing through this book. It's accessible, well designed, thorough, accurate and easily calls forth vivid visions of Oregon in the distant past., Oregon's everchanging landscape is explored in this absorbing book about the state's geological and ecological history., Among the best of a batch of excellent new offerings ('about Oregon delights') is "In Search of Ancient Oregon." -- Lee Juillerat "Herald and News" (10/26/2003), There is plenty of scientific intellectualism in her book, it is revealed in a way that is easy to swallow and comfortable to digest. -- Mardi Ford "La Grande Observer" (10/09/2003), This lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed book pulled me in. -- Lois Wadsworth "Eugene Weekly" (11/06/2003), "The author's photos bring the story of Oregon's landscapes to life." - Publishers Weekly , September 22, 2003, A riveting natural history . . . . Oregon's treasures sparkle even more when they're understood. -- Jonathan Nicholas "Oregonian" (07/18/2003)
Dewey Decimal557.95
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisGeology 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, 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., The exciting story of how Oregon's diverse landscapes evolved is seen through 220 fine art quality photographs and beautiful writing., 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, 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.
LC Classification NumberQE155
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