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100 1 _aMcKee, Edwin D.
_q(Edwin Dinwiddie),
_d1906-1984
245 1 0 _aAncient Landscapes of the Grand Canyon Region :
_bThe Geology of Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Petrified Forest & Painted Desert
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-01-31
508 _aE-text prepared by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan, Carol Spears, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"Ancient Landscapes of the Grand Canyon Region" by Edwin D. McKee is a scientific publication written during the early 20th century. This comprehensive work delves into the geology of the Grand Canyon and its surrounding regions, including Zion, Bryce Canyon, the Petrified Forest, and the Painted Desert. The book examines various geological eras, providing insights into the Earth's history as recorded in the rock formations of these iconic landscapes. In "Ancient Landscapes of the Grand Canyon Region," McKee offers an extensive exploration of the geological history of northern Arizona and southern Utah, presenting detailed accounts of different rock layers and their significance across five major geological eras. The book covers topics ranging from the Archean and Algonkian eras, showcasing some of the oldest rocks known, to the more recent Cenozoic era, where it discusses the formation of natural features and the influences of various climatic conditions. Through illustrations, diagrams, and engaging descriptions, McKee brings to life the evolution of ancient landscapes shaped by processes like erosion, volcanic activity, and sedimentation, along with the life that existed in these environments over millions of years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGeology -- Arizona -- Grand Canyon National Park
653 _aGeology -- Utah -- Bryce Canyon National Park
653 _aGeology -- Utah -- Zion National Park
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48126
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