Traces the geological changes in the Northeast since North America perched on the equator and dinosaurs were young. Includes Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Massachussetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine.
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Compresses billions of years into a slim, lively narrative. -- Yankee Magazine
Hard to put down...truly an adventure. -- Bookpage (New England Edition)
Hard to put down...truly an adventure. -- Bookpage (New England Edition)
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I was assigned this book to read by Raymo himself for his Earth Science college course. After buying all my books for the semester, I was looking through the pile. As an English major, I found it strange to be so drawn to a science book. I ended up reading the whole book that night, before the class even started. The beauty of Raymo is that he writes science like poetry.
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I bought this book to learn more about the geologic history of New England. I was really surprised at how well written and informative this book ended up being. The first chapter alone nicely explains the Continental Drift Theory and Plate Tectonics. Later chapters tackled more complicated concepts but again did a nice job of summarizing the major aspects of how New England has changed and developed over time. This is a handy reference guide for graduate students or a great supplemental text for a high school Earth Science Honors class. A must read for anyone interested in geology.
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First off, this book was probably intended for Tourists. The lay. The casual reader somewhat interested in the targeted area's mountain history. As such, its simply a big hit!
One reader said "boring in parts"? It's a small short book. I couldn't put it down. I suppose that reviewer might find Dr. Charles Merguerian more facinating. Look him up if you're aspiring for your PhD in the subject. This book was a quick fantastic read, easy for those who know little about the subject and highly informative for it's brevity. I vote this book most likely to make you pick up another book on Geological History! What higher praise is there?
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Imagine yourself standing on the bank of the Connecticut River near Hartford, Connecticut. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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North America, New Jersey, New York, New England, New Hampshire, United States, Atlantic Ocean, South America, Old Red Sandstone, Long Island, Green Mountains, Hudson River, Cape Cod, Grenville Province, Newark Basin, East Africa, Kaaterskill Falls, Queenston Delta, White Mountains, North Atlantic, Pacific Ocean, Taconic Highlands, Berkshire Hills, Martha's Vineyard, Mount Washington New!
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Imagine yourself standing on the bank of the Connecticut River near Hartford, Connecticut. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
erosional debris, carbonate platform Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North America, New Jersey, New York, New England, New Hampshire, United States, Atlantic Ocean, South America, Old Red Sandstone, Long Island, Green Mountains, Hudson River, Cape Cod, Grenville Province, Newark Basin, East Africa, Kaaterskill Falls, Queenston Delta, White Mountains, North Atlantic, Pacific Ocean, Taconic Highlands, Berkshire Hills, Martha's Vineyard, Mount Washington New!
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- The Geology of New York City and Environs by Christopher J. Schuberth on page 3, and Back Matter
- The Connecticut River by William Stekl on page 144, and page 156
- Atlantic Ocean (Oceans and Seas) by Jen Green on page 44, and page 53
- The Origin of Continents and Oceans (Dover Earth Science) by Alfred Wegener on page 8
- Cape Cod (Penguin Nature Library) by Henry David Thoreau on page 144
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- Great Waters: An Atlantic Passage by Deborah Cramer in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Stone By Stone: The Magnificent History in New England's Stone Walls by Robert Thorson in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Great Waters: An Atlantic Passage by Deborah Cramer in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Footprints In Time: A Walk Where New Hampshire Began (NH) (Gen) by Howard S. Crosby in Back Matter
- The Grand Idea: George Washington's Potomac and the Race to the West by Joel Achenbach in Back Matter
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