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"Designed for reading at 55 mph on roads which have undergone some geological changes of their own, and liberally sprinkled with diagrams, maps and black-and-white photographs." - The Missoulian Montana's geologic history includes a long succession of disturbances that changed the rocks, then changed many of them again. Unraveling these events rev… read more
"If you like to stretch your mind, you'll like this book...Continents collide. Giant slabs of rock slide miles down slope. Huge meteorites crash to earth." - Northwest Travel From the ancient sedimentary formations in the north through the overthrust belt in the southeast, Idaho's rocks are as interesting as rocks come. The authors of Roadside Ge… read more
"Roadside Geology of Wyoming takes the casual geologist on a tour of Wyoming through the ages as visible from the windows of a car. The book starts with an introduction to geology in Wyoming, then proceeds to describe specific regions of the state and the geology that characterizes them." - Dan Whipple, Star-Tribune (Casper, Wyo.)… read more
"With desert lowlands in the south and high peaks to the north, New Mexico presents many faces to its residents and visitors ... faces that in part can be attributed to the state's varied geology." - California Geology The "Land of Enchantment," New Mexico is as varied in its scenery as its nickname suggests. With desert lowlands in the south and h… read more
"I am pleased to recommend this book as an excellent place ... to become acquainted with one of the most diversely geologically interesting states in the nation." - Journal of Geological Education No one can ignore the colorful rocks of Utah: the Vermilion Cliffs of Wingate sandstone, the snow white and salmon pink bluffs of Navajo sandstone, or th… read more
"Roadside Geology of Arizona made sense of the landscape out the car window from the rise of mountains to the spread of deserts." - Arizona Daily Star The rise of mountains and the spread of deserts has marked the geologic history of Arizona. Landscapes that we see today are here because of landscapes of the past, and because of tremendous forces de… read more
Roadside Geology of Yellowstone Country is "highly recommended for anyone with even a passing interest in geology and in planning a trip to the park." - Wyoming Library Roundup The geologic story of the Yellowstone Country begins with rocks 2.7 billion years old that are mashed remnants of even older rocks, and continues with processes that shape the… read more
The rocks and landforms have not changed much since the publication of the first edition of the Roadside Geology of Colorado in 1980, but our understanding of them has. With expanded coverage, updated maps, new photographs, and the latest geologic interpretations, this nontechnical guide introduces you to the tumultuous geological history of Colora… read more
"The narrative is so warm and friendly that the reader forgets it is a printed volume and believes that Spritzer is sitting in the front seat with him, pointing out interesting sites along the road and telling stories." - Dave Walter, Montana Historical Society Roadside History of Montana goes well beyond cowboy stories to tell of the struggles of… read more
"With quips and anecdotes, directions to towns and highways, this book was an adventure." - Library Research Association, Inc. The best way to enjoy Idaho's rich heritage is to visit the sites where history happened. Roadside History of Idaho makes you feel like you've got a native guide at hand as it transports you to those places through we… read more
"It's a good book, and worth adding to the library of anyone with an interest in Wyoming's past." - Mark Huffman, Jackson Hole News In Roadside History of Wyoming readers will learn about Native Americans who struggled to adapt to many sudden changes, mountain men who braved the wilderness, emigrants who suffered untold hardships, cattle and sheep… read more
1990 Western Writers of America Spur Award "It provides a skillfully crafted...synthesis of the historical background of countless communities and other sites along the roadsides that crisscross New Mexico's vast landscape." - Journal of the West New Mexico's heritage spans more than four and a half centuries. Roadside History of New Mexico brings t… read more
Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman visited Arizona in the summer of 1880. A promoter made the mistake of asking him what he thought of the place. "Too damn hot and dry," Sherman declared. "All she needs," the promoter said soothingly, "is less heat, more water, and a few good citizens." "Hunh," Sherman said. "That's all hell needs." (From Roadside Histo… read more
Learn about the Indians who lived or traveled through Yellowstone, as well as the mountain men who were the first white people to discover Yellowstone, the government "explorers" who mapped it and fought to make it a park, the poachers and other exploiters who threatened the park, and those who protected it. Meet the travelers, foreign and domesti… read more
As geologist J. Harlen Bretz walked the dry scabland channels of eastern Washington in the 1920s, it dawned on him that he was viewing a landscape sculpted by water. Lots of water. A flood of catastrophic proportions. Glacial Lake Missoula and Its Humongous Floods tells the gripping tale of a huge Ice Age lake that drained suddenly--not just onc… read more
Roadside Geology of Southern British Columbia explains the province's geologic history in simple terms, covering southern British Columbia from the northern tip of Vancouver Island to the Alberta border east of Golden. Introductory sections describe the geology of four regions' Vancouver Island, the Coast, the Interior Plateaus, and the Columbia and… read more
"If you've never been to South Dakota, read this book and plan your trip." -Eclectic Book Reviews Reading Roadside History of South Dakota is like having a friend guide you through the state's rich past and wide-open spaces, from its homespun beginnings to its endurance as one of the nation's most rural states. The book's comfortable, conversationa… read more
Colorado's roads wind through country that is steeped in history, sometimes tracing routes with a history of their own, from the Santa Fe Trail to the Million Dollar Highway. But no matter where you roam in this beautiful state, Roadside History of Colorado can guide you. In this long-awaited volume, award-winning history writer Candy Moulton escor… read more
"This book is just the ticket for history buffs exploring the state, a real Baedeker to toss into the car. But it is also well worth the reading while only cruising about in your favorite armchair." -Signals from Telegraph Hill Roadside History of Utah takes readers on a journey through time as it follows the state's highways, vividly portraying th… read more
If I could own just ten books for the rest of my life, this guide to love of nonhuman neighbors would be one of them." - David James Duncan, author of The Brothers K and My Story as Told by Water. From majestic conifers to mosses and lichens, from grizzly bears to salamanders, from cutthroat trout to pine beetles, Rocky Mountain Natural History off… read more
