In Search of Ancient Oregon: A Geological and Natural History

Geology is an extremely visual subject and In Search of Ancient Oregon is a beautifully photographed expertly written account of Oregons 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 Oregons 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 Oregons 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 Oregons natural history can easily understand. The combination of extraordinary photographs and the authors lucid explanations make this book both unique and essential for those curious about our own contemporary landscape.