In Search of Ancient Oregon by Ellen Morris Bishop

In Search of Ancient Oregon by Ellen Morris Bishop

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.

Ellen Morris Bishop is the author of four novels, one of which, In Search of Ancient Oregon, won an award. She has a Ph.D. in geology from Oregon State University, with a focus on eastern Oregon's oldest, accreted terranes. She is frequently in the field, camera in hand, documenting the geographically rich region through her world-class photography when she is not teaching or writing.

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ISBN 13	9780881927894
ISBN 10	0881927899
Title	In Search of Ancient Oregon
Author	Ellen Morris Bishop
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Timber Press
Year published	2006-06-29
Number of pages	288
Prizes	Winner of Oregon Book Awards: Frances Fuller Victor Award for General Nonfiction 2004
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.