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In search of ancient Oregon : a geological and natural history / Ellen Morris Bishop.
"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, "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, and Cannon Beach, and scenic, not so well-known places such as Jordan Craters, Leslie Gulch, 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. 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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780881927894
- ISBN: 0881927899
- Physical Description: 288 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 28 cm
- Edition: Paperback edition.
- Publisher: Portland, Or. ; Timber, 2006.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Paperback edition with corrections published in 2006 by Timber Press, Inc." --Title page verso. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 272-275) and index. |
| Awards Note: | Oregon Book Awards: Frances Fuller Victor Award for General Nonfiction, 2004. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Geology > Oregon. Geomorphology > Oregon. Oregon. |
Available copies
- 13 of 15 copies available at Sage Library System.
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- 0 current holds with 15 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County Library | 557.95 .B622i 2006 (Text) | 37814003690683 | OREGON COLLECTION | Available | - | ||
| Baker Halfway Branch | 557.95 .B622i 2006 (Text) | 37814003690709 | OREGON COLLECTION | Available | - | ||
| Columbia Gorge Community College Library | SCIENCE BISHO 2006 (Text) | 33892002435817 | Main Collection | Available | - | ||
| Columbia Gorge Community College Library | SCIENCE BISHO 2006 (Text) | 33892002459734 | Main Collection | Available | - | ||
| Echo Public Library | PB 557.95 BISH (Text) | 37826000044805 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - | ||
| Fossil City Library | 557.9 BIS (Text) | 37830000016342 | Northwest | Available | - | ||
| Harney County Library | 557.95 BISHO (Text) | 37720000622142 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - | ||
| Helix Public Library | A 557.95 BIS (Text) | 37835000097481 | Oregon/Pacific Northwest | Available | - | ||
| Ontario Community Library | f557.95 BISHO (Text) | 33330004590719 | Adult Oversize | Available | - | ||
| Pilot Rock Public Library | 557.95 BISHO (Text) | 37868000108495 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
