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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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“Highly recommended.” —Choice

“The author’s photos bring the story of Oregon’s landscapes to life.” —Publishers Weekly

“A fascinating book looking into the geology and natural history of Oregon stretching back some 400 million years. Its wealth of superlative photographs is the ideal accompaniment to a text that is lively in its unfolding.” —American Rhododendron Society Journal

“This lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed book pulled me in.” —Eugene Weekly

“Oregon’s ever-changing landscape is explored in this absorbing book about the state’s geological and ecological history.” —Alaska Airlines Magazine

“Oregon has never seen a book quite like this. It is a book to be paged through admiring the photos, then read slowly, and finally placed in your bookcase as a reference. Bishop’s work will be around for a long time.” —Northwest Books

“Bishop guides us through Oregon’s formative epochs with the sure hand of a scientist who’s comfortable communication beyond the often arcane confines of science.” —The Oregonian

“Recommended for anyone who has an interest in either geology or Oregon.” —E-Streams

“Anyone who thinks geology and natural history are dull will change their minds after glancing through this book. It’s accessible, well designed, thorough, accurate and easily calls forth vivid visions of Oregon in the distant past.” —Salem Statesman Journal

“Bishop’s expertise as a writer comes through with an exceedingly well informed and yet readable account of the 400-million-year history of the region.” —New Scientist

“Until now, no book has presented this dynamic story in a way that everyone interested in Oregon’s natural history can easily understand.” —Hood River News

“In Search of Ancient Oregon is an interesting resource for guides wanting to share more information about the state’s unique and dramatic geological history that formed its mountains, gorges, lakes, vistas, coastline and reefs.” —Travel Planner’s Resource to the West

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In Search of Ancient Oregon is a beautifully photographed, expertly written account of Oregon's fascinating geological story; a book for all those interested in Oregon's landscapes and environments.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Timber Press; Reprint edition (August 15, 2006)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0881927899
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0881927894
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.6 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.75 x 10.75 inches

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Customers find the writing style easy to understand. They also say the content provides a nice overview of Oregon geology with scientific accuracy and entertainment value.

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Customers find the writing style easy to understand and follow. They also say the book has beautiful photographic illustrations and makes it easy to grasp the geological concepts.

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If you love Oregon - you will love this book.

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2014

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If you love Oregon - you will love this book.

I consider myself well in-tune with facts about the natural world (watched endless Oregon Field Guide as a kid growing up, love paleontology, getting my PhD in medical biology) - but I never realized how much we knew about Oregon until I read this book!

Did you know we can exactly date - and time (to within a few hours) - the last major Cascadia fault quake and Tsunami to hit Oregon around 1790?! I sure didn't!

Ellen has one of the easiest to understand writing styles I've ever encountered. Yes the book can be technical in parts - but that's because little is dumbed down in the author's very clear explanation of everything you wanted to know about the land beneath our feet.

The photographs are as gorgeous as the text. THANK YOU for this book.

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Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2009

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I suppose there may be better books on Oregon's geology and natural history but I haven't found them anywhere. This book reads like a travelogue through the geo-history of this uniquely beautiful state.

What I like are the pictures and the completeness of the book. It's a good read and a useful reference -- a rare combination.

My great wish is for maps. There is one very complete map of the state with mountains, ranges, lakes, rivers, cities, and major highways all shown but I'd like to know, as I read, where the author is referencing. Only a lifelong resident might know all the jigs and jogs of Oregon and its coastal features. I'm new here and need directions.

5 people found this helpful

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2013

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The purchase process was just great and my order arrived sooner than I expected. The book itself is excellent. It's written in an interesting and easy to follow manner. It doesn't bog you down in pedantic detail. The best part is the photography. I've any number of books like this that have only black and white photos. There will be a wonderful description of something that highlights the value of color and it will be accompanied by a black and white picture ... very frustrating. This book is worth looking through for the photography alone and that photography does a wonderful job of illustrating the text. I can't recommend this book highly enough.

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Geology majors not required, but...

Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2013

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I started reading my brother-in-law's new copy while visiting in Oregon and HAD to get my own to finish it. I am a fourth-generation Oregonian (relocated to the Last Frontier now) but none of THIS (geologic) history was included in twelve years of Oregon public education. This book was written for people like me - not a geologist, but someone who has looked at the places shown in the (beautiful) photographs without a clue as to what I was actually seeing. Now I can better appreciate even what I see here in Southeast Alaska. And Ms Bishop, while not a novelist, has included both trivia and humor in her narrative. Not a book for most readers (and certainly not for couch potatoes or web surfers - we need to be out-of-doors to appreciate what surrounds us), but a valuable addition to any collection of similar tomes.

A field trip from your reading room.

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2021

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Reading Bishop’s Ancient Oregon is like taking a field trip of entire state! Her prose helps one scale some scientific terranes, and keeps the reader coming back for more. Excellent and abundant photographs help the climb. A keeper.

What an amazing book !

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2018

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This is a wonderful history of Oregon through Geology. ELLEN MORRIS BISHOP has done an incredible work creating a natural history of the state, providing detailed information relative to the formation of the Oregon earth complete with photos to illustrate the formation of the Oregon landscape. This is a must read for those interested in either history or geology.

Amazing volume for Oregon's geologic history

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2015

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What an incredible book. Very descriptive on the geological events that formed this incredible state, and the author's photographs are some of the most beautiful I've ever seen. You should drive through the Oregon with this book in the seat next to you so you can stop, read about the vista before you and marvel at its age. It's a great read and a gorgeous book that is so much more than the average coffee table editions.

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Enjoyable way to learn OR geology

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2020

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Read this cover to cover. Text is well written. Pictures are lovely. I got a big Oregon map and followed along.

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