How Old is that Mountain?: A Visitor's Guide to the Geology of Banff and Yoho National Parks, Revised Edition [UNABRIDGED] (Paperback)

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How Old Is That Mountain? is about the Rockies. More specifically it's about the Rocky Mountains of Banff and Yoho National Parks and adjacent areas. It's about thrust faults and glaciers, hot springs, carbonate and shale. And time. Vast amounts of time.

Intended for those who don't know a graptolite from a jökulhlaup, How Old Is That Mountain? conveys the most current understanding of how these mountains came to be, keeping geological jargon to a minimum. Yorath distills reports, scientific papers and the work of other geologists into a fascinating and readable account for anyone who is interested in their natural surroundings and has ever wondered "how old is that mountain?"

Illustrated with more than 60 photographs, maps and diagrams, How Old Is That Mountain? is also an excellent field guide, offering visitors a new understanding of this popular tourist destination. Taking the reader along the Trans-Canada Highway from the Mountain Front to the Rocky Mountain Trench and from Lake Louise to the Columbia Icefields, Yorath presents a fresh and intriguing look at the geology of this incredible region.

About the Author

C. J. Yorath is a geologist who for many years worked with the Geological Survey of Canada at the Pacific Geoscience Centre at Patricia Bay. He is the author of four other books on the geology of Western Canada and a book on the history of the D'Arcy Island leper colony.

Product Details

• Paperback: 162 pages
• Publisher: Harbour; Revised edition (April 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550173901
• ISBN-13: 978-1550173901
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,771,911 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars How the mountains' glaciers, hot springs, and other geologic wonders came to be, July 5, 2006

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Now in a newly revised edition, How Old Is That Mountain?: A Visitor's Guide to the Geology of Banff and Yoho National Parks is about the Rocky Mountains and their adjacent areas in Banff and Yoho parks. Written for the lay reader and traveler, How Old Is That Mountain? keeps geological jargon to a minimum while describing how the mountains' glaciers, hot springs, and other geologic wonders came to be. How Old Is That Mountain? does not contain much in the way of highway maps or "how to get there/where to stay" information; rather, it focuses upon science and natural history for the lay reader, whether a vacationer seeking an enriched experience or an armchair traveler looking for the next best thing to being there. More than 60 black-and-white photographs and diagrams illustrate this enjoyable guide to the scientific forces at work shaping this unforgettable region.

4.0 out of 5 stars A must take along for a trip to Banff, September 7, 2009

By	S. Kneip "skneip" (Port Orchard, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A must take along for a trip to Banff or the Canadian Rockies. The book explains where these magnificent mountains came from, in an easily readable way.

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid as a rock, July 13, 2008

By	Stuart (Ewing, New Jersey) - See all my reviews

The most impressive part of this book is the glossary. Is anyone still reading this review? Okay, then: this deceptively compact book is very detailed on the geological history of the Canadian Rockies. However, keeping the cost down means that the illustrations are too small, and that the photos are grouped together at the front and middle instead of placed near the text describing them. But I'm glad I worked through it, and seriously, I'm taking it with me because of its small size and that glossary.