Geology is an extremely visual subject, and In Search of Ancient Oregon is a beautifully photographed, expertly written account of Oregon's fascinating geological story. Written by a passionate and professional geologist who has spent countless hours in the field exploring and photographing the state, In Search of Ancient Oregon is a book for all those interested in Oregon's landscapes and environments. It presents fine-art-quality color photographs of well-known features such as Mount Hood, Crater Lake, Smith Rock, Steens Mountain, the Columbia River Gorge, and Cannon Beach, and scenic, not so well known places such as Jordan Craters, Leslie Gulch, Abert Rim, Hells Canyon, Elkhorn Mountains, and Three Fingered Jack. Each of the more than 220 stunning photographs is accompanied by readable text, presenting the story of how Oregon's diverse landscapes evolved --- and what we may expect in the future. Until now, no book has presented this dynamic story in a way that everyone interested in Oregon's natural history can easily understand. The combination of extraordinary photographs and the author's lucid explanations make this book both unique and essential for those curious about our own contemporary landscape.
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"A riveting natural history . . . . Oregon's treasures sparkle even more when they're understood." -- — Jonathan Nicholas, The Oregonian, July 18, 2003
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This book is for all those interested in Oregon's landscapes and environments. It presents fine-art-quality color photographs of well-known features such as Mount Hood, Crater Lake, and the Columbia River Gorge, and scenic, not so well known places such as Jordan Craters, Leslie Gulch, and Hells Canyon. Each of the more than 220 stunning photographs is accompanied by readable text, presenting the story of how Oregon's diverse landscapes evolved.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Remarkable book for specific examples and photos,
By Langiller (White Salmon, WA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: In Search of Ancient Oregon: A Geological and Natural History (Hardcover)
In describing the events and processes in Oregon's geological history the author repeatedly references and explains familiar landscape features. (E.g. Alameda Ridge is a gravel bar left by the Lake Missoula Floods entering the Portland Basin. Mt. Scott, Rocky Butte and Powell Butte are all remnants of Pleistocene volcanoes. ) This makes the geology lesson both clearer and more interesting. Likewise, descriptions of flora and fauna further illustrate extant conditions during our state's evolution. With its many excellent photos, the book could easily succeed as a 'coffee table book.'
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My wife and I have always been facinated by geology and archeology but find so many books on the subjects difficult,
and at times boring, to read. We live on a fixed, retirement income so must keep our "luxury" expenditures to a minimum. I bought In Search of Ancient Oregon for my wife on Mother's Day, and we both found it an absolute gem of easy to read, interesting information with wonderful photographs. The book is everything it was advertised to be, and more. WELL worth the money it cost.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Easily understandable: A good read and glorious pictures.,
By Harvey A. Young (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews
This review is from: In Search of Ancient Oregon: A Geological and Natural History (Hardcover)
This is a great, very-non-technical book that describes Oregon's geology and its past climates and plants and animals in a way that the general reader can easily understand. I bought a copy to give to my brother (a wetland specialist) but ended up keeping that copy for myself. The photos of Oregon's mountains, coast, and deserts are outstanding. It's a great read, and links the history of landscapes and climates here to changes around the globe. A great book to help understand Oregon's landscapes.
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"Once upon a time, when dinosaurs roamed Montana and pterosaurs ruled the skies, there was no Oregon." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
mountain island arc, exotic terranes, cascade volcanoes, basalt flows, subduction zone, fault zone, oldest rocks Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Columbia River, John Day, Mount Hood, Hells Canyon, Steens Mountain, Snake River, Painted Hills, Willamette Valley, Mount Mazama, Crater Lake, Wallowa Mountains, Coast Range, Fort Rock, Lake Idaho, Portland Basin, Geological Survey, Pacific Northwest, Baker City, South Sister, Ice Age, South America, Turtle Cove, Western Cascades, Eagle Creek, Goose Rock New!
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"Once upon a time, when dinosaurs roamed Montana and pterosaurs ruled the skies, there was no Oregon." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
mountain island arc, exotic terranes, cascade volcanoes, basalt flows, subduction zone, fault zone, oldest rocks Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Columbia River, John Day, Mount Hood, Hells Canyon, Steens Mountain, Snake River, Painted Hills, Willamette Valley, Mount Mazama, Crater Lake, Wallowa Mountains, Coast Range, Fort Rock, Lake Idaho, Portland Basin, Geological Survey, Pacific Northwest, Baker City, South Sister, Ice Age, South America, Turtle Cove, Western Cascades, Eagle Creek, Goose Rock New!
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- Future Evolution by Peter Ward in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Book of Life: An Illustrated History of the Evolution of Life on Earth, Second Edition by Stephen Jay Gould on page 34, and Back Matter
- Basin and Range by John McPhee on page 170
- Fossils of the Burgess Shale by Derek E. G. Briggs in Back Matter
- Columbia River Gorge by J. Kelly Siddall in Back Matter
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- Portland Hill Walks: Twenty Explorations in Parks and Neighborhoods by Laura O. Foster in Back Matter
- Oregon Wild: Endangered Forest Wilderness by Andy Kerr on page 209
- 75 Scrambles In Oregon: The Best Non-technical ascents by Barbara I. Bond in Back Matter
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