Geology of the Pacific Northwest [Paperback]

Elizabeth L. Orr (Author), William N. Orr (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1995

This book is the only one of its kind that focuses solely on the geologic history of the Pacific Northwest, and for that reason it could be used on any number of classes dealing with that subject. Included would be classes on geology or Oregon, Washington, Idaho, or the Pacific Northwest in general. The book focuses on plate tectonics, which underlies the geology of this entire region and which is the most recent development in geology.

Editorial Reviews

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"The clarity of the material presented and the depth is excellent. Excellent publication." --Larry Redinger, Mt. San Antonio College --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 406 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill College (November 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070480184
• ISBN-13: 978-0070480186
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,463,133 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #94 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Earth Sciences > Geology > Specific Locations

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fine detail of the ages old history of the land itself., February 10, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Geology of the Pacific Northwest (Paperback)

A very interesting book that gave me a new perspective of the area in which I live. The book was very informative but not difficult to read. There are plenty of black and white photos but the really great illustrations are the maps, done in pen and ink and highly detailed. The book is separated into various geographic areas from British Columbia to northern California. This makes it easy to jump around and read about the geographical areas that intrest you the most. If you like reading the history of the Pacific Northwest people you will probably like this book as well. Geology of the Pacific Northwest details the ages old history of the land itself

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, March 12, 2008

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M. Wolk "feldenmike" (Portland Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Geology of the Pacific Northwest (Paperback)

This book expands on their superb book, "Geology of Oregon", placing a larger look at the whole region. Not as showy as more modern tomes, this is more of a college text. I would recommend reading this book before the Oregon specific one, so Oregon can be viewed in a broader context.