02252cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500470014826400510019530000470024633600260029333700260031933800360034550000310038150801070041252012440051953400450176365300290180865300410183785600430187899900170192117354UtSlPG20260610133415.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGB1 aOwen, Luella Agnes,d1852-193210aCave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-12-19  aE-text prepared by Stacy Brown Thellend and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills" by Luella Agnes Owen is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work primarily focuses on the geography, geology, and speleology of the southern Missouri and Black Hills regions, which are known for their fascinating caves. The author passionately explores the unique geological formations and rich history of these lesser-known areas, inviting readers to appreciate their hidden wonders.  The opening of the work presents a general overview of the Ozarks and Black Hills, emphasizing the importance of studying caves in conjunction with related sciences such as geology and geography. It highlights the regions' geological histories, noting how they are home to some of the oldest limestone caves in the world. The text further emphasizes the uniqueness of these caves, with discussions of mineral deposits, various cave formations such as stalactites and stalagmites, and the delicate interplay between surface water and geological features. Owen sets the stage for a detailed exploration of specific caves, starting with an introduction to the grandeur of these natural wonders and their significance to scientific study. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCaves -- Ozark Mountains  aCaves -- Black Hills (S.D. and Wyo.)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17354  c58742d58742