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Geology of the Lewis & Clark Trail in North Dakota

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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.

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.