This 224-page title is a "geo-tourist's" guide to the geological wonders of North America. Numerous informative essays describe the country's most spectacular rockscapes, from Niagara Falls to the Yosemite National Park in California. Background features explain such formations as geological hot spots, badlands and kettle ponds, while travel tips provide selected information on touring, lodging and camping facilities. The work is lavishly illustrated with more than 250 spectacular photographs as well as 19 specially commissioned maps.
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I ordered this book specifically for the pictures (I am an artist). I spent very little time at all reading it, but it seemed to be informative and thorough. perhaps i will even use it someday as a travel guide. cheers!
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This is an excellent book, one of the best that I have used to explore the USA both from the armchair and in person. I have travelled extensively in the USA so this opinion has some bearing. It has excellent information and photography and has proved invaluable for trip planning.
I recommend it to you wholeheartedly - you will not be disappointed
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People with an interest in the natural world often focus on the here and now - a soaring turkey vulture, a bear fishing in a stream, a pod of migrating whales. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Niagara Falls, Colorado River, Mammoth Cave, San Andreas, Glacier Bay, Mountain View, San Francisco, Main Street, Meteor Crater, Carlsbad Caverns, North America, Badlands National Park, Yellowstone National Park, New Mexico, Tomales Bay, United States, American Falls, Big Meadows, Blue Ridge Mountains, Dry Falls, Grand Coulee Dam, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Niagara River New!
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People with an interest in the natural world often focus on the here and now - a soaring turkey vulture, a bear fishing in a stream, a pod of migrating whales. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Niagara Falls, Colorado River, Mammoth Cave, San Andreas, Glacier Bay, Mountain View, San Francisco, Main Street, Meteor Crater, Carlsbad Caverns, North America, Badlands National Park, Yellowstone National Park, New Mexico, Tomales Bay, United States, American Falls, Big Meadows, Blue Ridge Mountains, Dry Falls, Grand Coulee Dam, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Niagara River New!
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- Cape Cod and the Islands: The Geologic Story by Robert N. Oldale on page 53, page 54, and Back Matter
- Main Street (Signet Classics) by Sinclair Lewis on page 66, and page 184
- Grand Canyon: The Story Behind the Scenery by L. Greer Price on page 100, and page 140
- Death Valley (Natural Wonders) by Jason Cooper in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Pulitzer Prize: The Inside Story of America's Most Prestigious Award by J. Douglas Bates in Back Matter
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