Geology of the Lewis & Clark Trail in North Dakota [Paperback]

John W. Hoganson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2003

Following in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, John Hoganson and Ed Murphy lead readers on a geologic tour of the Missouri River valley in western North Dakota, explaining the geologic wonders that Lewis and Clark recorded in their journals burning coal veins, petrified trees, cannonball concretions as well as more modern discoveries such as dinosaur fossils. Color photographs, maps, and paintings complement the explanations of the geologic features exposed in highway roadcuts and along the riverbanks and bluffsYou'll learn the origin of the Knife River flint that American Indians traded across the Great Plains, the source of the pumicelike rocks that float on the water, and the history of North Dakota's only offshore oil well in the middle of Lake Sakakawea. Geology of the Lewis and Clark Trail in North Dakota includes a history of the scientific objectives of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, an overview of North Dakota geology, a glossary, a bibliography, an index, 150 color photographs, and 25 color maps.

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Mountain Pr; 1st edition (July 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878424768
• ISBN-13: 978-0878424764
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,950,589 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Geology of the Lewis & Clark Trail in North Dakota, October 27, 2003

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R. R. Lunn (Bismarck, ND USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Geology of the Lewis & Clark Trail in North Dakota (Paperback)

If you are planning on traveling along the Lewis & Clark Trail in North Dakota, this is a beautifull book for reference. The authors do a splendid job at giving the reader pertinent information on the expedition, i.e.; "Jefferson's Vision", "The Captians" and the scientific tools that were utilized. The authors present the geology of North Dakota along the Missouri River as well as life along this magnificent river. The guide is then divided into six sections, following the expedition in North Dakota as it enters at the North Dakota/South Dakota border, following the Missouri Rivier, and ending at the North Dakota/Montana border. Each section discusses the geology, the hydrology, and numerous geologic sites within that section. The book is laced with gorgeous color photographs and maps on virtually every page of the guide. Unigue with the maps is the Missouri River as it was at the time of the expedition, in 1804, versus as the river is during modern times. The books has a generous glossary and reference section.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great combination of history, science, and local color., July 17, 2009

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Dave (SE Michigan USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Geology of the Lewis & Clark Trail in North Dakota (Paperback)

I bought this book after a trip to North Dakota, which included participation in a fossil dig. I wish I had read it prior to the trip. The authors do a very good job of interweaving the history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition with the geology and paleantology of the area. I appreciated the sensitivity to Native American issues and entertaining "editorial comments" which were dispersed throughout the book. The pictures and illustrations were very helpful to understanding the text.