Discover information, advice, and prices for The Baja Highway A Geology sold for 146.9 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
This book is written for the enjoyment of the average person who has an interest in the natural surroundings and almost unique geology and biology of the Baja California Peninsula Since we began working and mapping in Baja over thirty years ago we have been asked the same questions by nearly everyone Is there to be a guide to Baja California geology andor biology which I can follow and Where can I get one Our answer is now Yes and Here This book was written to fill that need and to avoid having to say no to so many interested people We successfully field tested the book on a variety of people from individuals with no formal geologic or biologic experience to individuals with degrees in the sciences Both groups found the book informative and interesting We have tried to make your travels on this fascinating peninsula more interesting
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Roadside Geology along Sunrise Highway clearly explains the exciting geology of the most fascinating and highest mountain highways in San Diego County with abundant photos maps and illustrations When you go to San Diegos beautiful back country and want a better understanding of the local geology be sure to grab this book This selfguided tour starts just 47 miles east from downtown San Diego The wellknown author Dr Michael Walawender holds the title of Emeritus Professor San Diego State University
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Discover information, advice, and prices for The King s Highway in, priced at 501.28 $ : it belongs to the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
This is the authors personal account of his research of important steps on the Mission Trail in Baja California The author and a companion traveled the entire path of the Kings Highway that once linked the Spanish missions This account interweaves the history of the missions and Spanish settlement with the authors personal experiences on his journey of the entire path of the Kings Highway that once linked the Spanish missions and offers reflections on the future of the region Harry W Crosby is an American historian and photographer In 1967 he was hired as a photographer to illustrate the book The Call to California for the Commission of the Californias commemorating Californias bicentennial Following the route of the Portola expedition of 1769 to make photos to illustrate a text derived from diaries of the trekkers Crosby rode 600 miles on muleback on remote trails Since then he has continued to do primary research and to write extensively on the history and cave paintings of Baja California and the early history of Alta California
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on Roadside Geology Biology of Baja sold at 65.74 $ ; this product is listed in the Books & Magazines category, produced by , and sold by Abebooks.com.
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The 2nd edition of Roadside Geology and Biology of Baja California is now in print It is completely updated in a 6x9 format 288 pages with 220 color photographs and 80 sketches and drawings It includes rock charts geologic time scale references glossary and an index This edition completely replaces the 1st edition and The Baja Highway This book is written for the enjoyment of the average person who has an interest in the natural surroundings and almost unique geology and biology of the Baja California Peninsula It will provide for your enjoyment as you travel along Bajas highways The road logs provide kilometerbykilometer information on the roadside geology and biology of the highways This book will introduce you to this magnificent place in a way that you can understand with little or no formal training in geology or biology It will be useful to a variety of people from individuals with no formal experience to individuals with advanced degrees in the sciences
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A reprint of the Columbia River Gorge Corvallis 1916 published by the Oregon Bureau of Mines and Geology and revised in 1923 with a new historical introduction and a geological introduction Heavily illustrated Annotation copyright Book News Inc Portland Or
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A reprint of the Columbia River Gorge Corvallis 1916 published by the Oregon Bureau of Mines and Geology and revised in 1923 with a new historical introduction and a geological introduction Heavily illustrated Annotation copyright Book News Inc Portland Or
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Roadside Kansas the perfect glovecompartment companion is a guide to the geology natural resources and landscapes along nine of the states major highways Covering more than 2600 miles Buchanan and McCauley have provided milebymile descriptions of interesting features both contemporary and historical to be seen all across the state The information is organized by highway so that modernday explorers can follow the road logs easily learning about the land they travel through Of the tradition of roadside geologic descriptions Buchanan and McCauley write In some ways highways provide convenient access to geology because roads often cut through hills exposing formations never seen before For many geologist road construction is an occasion akin to Christmas or the Fourth of July The nine highways which crisscross Kansas were chosen for a variety of reasons Some like I70 I35 and the Kansas Turnpike carry heavy traffic some like US Highways 69 and 36 are the main highways in various parts of the state others like US Highways 160 and 83 cut through some of the states most interesting geology and one US Highway 56 was picked because of its historythe road parallels the historic Santa Fe Trail for much of its route passing the site of old forts and Indian battles This unique guidebook combines geological historical and cultural information with more than 100 photographs drawings and maps Presented in a refreshingly nontechnical way it is sure to appeal to tourist and native Kansas alike
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on Geology of San Diego County sold at 50.14 $ ; this product is listed in the Books & Magazines category, produced by , and sold by Abebooks.com.
The Northwest The San Diego region was born in volcanic fire and torrential flood from the western slopes of the Sierra Madre hundreds of miles to the south Global tectonic forces drive it northwest as part of the Baja peninsula possibly fated to perish against icy Alaskan shores Fear not however The itinerary for this voyage is many millions of years long JOURNEY THROUGH GEOLOGIC TIME With the narratives and road logs of this guidebook as your passport Use its numerous photos illustrations and maps to begin understanding the features and processes of earth science which profoundly influence the lives of San Diegans Start to identify the signs of this journey from late dinosaur ages to the present as recorded in the sands shell fragments and stony sentinels of San Diegos beaches mountains and deserts
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The geologic features seen in Virginia are as varied as any in the country Indeed in 1985 the highway east of Natural Bridge was identified as the most geologically interesting 24 kilometers of roadway in the southeastern United States and one of the four most interesting in the country In addition to Natural Bridge you can see caverns still developing their unique architecture geologic structures developed at the end of the Paleozoic era fossils of Paleozoic life preserved beaches from late Precambrian shores and more all in a single stretch of highway
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Roadside Geology of Southern British Columbia explains the provinces tumultuous geologic history in simple terms Thirtyone descriptive road guides complete with maps photographs and diagrams help you locate and interpret the rocks and landforms visible from the provinces highways and ferry routesDiscover a lava flow that chilled beneath ice Learn how Ripple Rock claimed 24 ships before engineers finally blew it up Drive across a slowmoving earthflow that has played havoc with roads since the goldrush days This book covers the geological features in the lower third of British Columbiafrom just north of 100 Mile House down to the CanadaUnited States border
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Roadside Kansas the perfect glovecompartment companion is a guide to the geology natural resources and landscapes along nine of the states major highways Covering more than 2600 miles Buchanan and McCauley have provided milebymile descriptions of interesting features both contemporary and historical to be seen all across the state The information is organized by highway so that modernday explorers can follow the road logs easily learning about the land they travel through Of the tradition of roadside geologic descriptions Buchanan and McCauley write In some ways highways provide convenient access to geology because roads often cut through hills exposing formations never seen before For many geologist road construction is an occasion akin to Christmas or the Fourth of July The nine highways which crisscross Kansas were chosen for a variety of reasons Some like I70 I35 and the Kansas Turnpike carry heavy traffic some like US Highways 69 and 36 are the main highways in various parts of the state others like US Highways 160 and 83 cut through some of the states most interesting geology and one US Highway 56 was picked because of its historythe road parallels the historic Santa Fe Trail for much of its route passing the site of old forts and Indian battles This unique guidebook combines geological historical and cultural information with more than 100 photographs drawings and maps Presented in a refreshingly nontechnical way it is sure to appeal to tourist and native Kansas alike
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Find tips, reviews, and features on Roadside Bedrock Geology Along Route sold for 33 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product belongs to and is sold by Abebooks.com.
This field guidebook completes the loop of highways in Ontario from Wawa south to the Soo Sault Ste Marie to the east Thessalon then north to Chapleau and back west to Wawa Like the other books in the series it is in full color and concentrates on selected accessible bedrock outcrops There is also an additional book from Thessalon to Sudbury along TransCanada 17The first two dozen pages give you the geologic background needed to understand the geology of the area It includes an introduction on how to use the book and relevant definitions There are also color depictions and explanations of things like faults stratigraphic column time chart how to read a geologic map and moreAll sites are visible on both pages if youre open to it so theres no jumping around The page on the left will have detailed geologic information and a local geologic map The right page contains photos with key observations marked I continue using GPS instead of directions in this book so you can start from anywhere you like Just punch the GPS coordinates into your smart phone or vehicle GPSThere are 16 stops 12 color diagrams 60 color photos 21 color maps
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This detailed interpretive guide explains the forces that created Utahs unforgettable scenery while providing road logs of highways and major backroads through the Grand Staircase of the Colorado PlateauWhere in Utah can you find a fossilized ant hill that is at least fifty million years old Do you know the location of an ancient beach that disappeared along with the dinosaurs that strolled it Find out in The Geology of the Parks Monuments and Wildlands of Southern UtahThis fascinating and authoritative guide belongs on the dashboard or in the backpack of every visitor to southern Utah or student of its natural history More than sixty illustrations and nearly three dozen photographs accompany clear explanations of the spectacular geologic features of this landscape including Capitol Reef Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks as well as the Grand StaircaseEscalante MonumentSection I of the volume surveys chronologically the origins of the formations and structural features and the geologic processes that have shaped the Colorado Plateau Section II provides road logs with milebymile geologic descriptions of key sections of highway traversing this areaThis detailed interpretive guide turns any windshield into a window of opportunity for understanding the forces that created Utahs unforgettable scenerywhether it be a breathtaking panorama or a dazzling array of fins and fractures pillars and pedestals or cliffs and chasms
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Find tips, reviews, and features on Californio Portraits Baja California s sold for 44.79 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product belongs to and is sold by Abebooks.com.
First published in 1981 Harry W Crosbys Last of the Californios captured the history of the mountain people of Baja California during a critical moment of transition when the 1974 completion of the transpeninsular highway increased the Californios contact with the outside world and profoundly affected their traditional way of life This updated and expanded version of that nowclassic work incorporates the fruits of further investigation into the Californios lives and history by Crosby and others The result is the most thorough and extensive account of the people of Baja California from the time of the peninsulas occupation by the Spaniards in the seventeenth century to the present Californio Portraits combines history and sociology to provide an indepth view of a culture that has managed to survive dramatic changes Having ridden hundreds of miles by mule to visit with various Californio families and gain their confidence Crosby provides an unparalleled view of their unique lifestyle Beginning with the story of the first Californiosthe eighteenthcentury presidio soldiers who accompanied Jesuit missionaries followed by miners and independent ranchersCrosby provides personal accounts of their modernday descendants and the ways they build their homes prepare their food find their water and tan their cowhides Augmenting his previous work with significant new sources material and photographs he draws a richly textured portrait of a people unlike any otherfamilies cultivating skills from an earlier century living in semiisolation for decades and even after completion of the transpeninsular highway reachable only by mule and horseback Combining a revised and updated text with a new foreword introduction and updated bibliography Californio Portraits offers the clearest and most detailed portrait possible of a fascinating unique and inaccessible people and culture
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Gorgeous fullcolor photography by awardwinning photographer Miguel Angel de la Cueva and evocative text by Bruce Berger bring the southern half of Baja California to life Beginning with its unique geology and moving on to the coastal desert and mountain ecosystems of Mexicos littleknown peninsula this lush coffeetable book highlights the flora and fauna of the region
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First published in 1981 Harry W Crosbys Last of the Californios captured the history of the mountain people of Baja California during a critical moment of transition when the 1974 completion of the transpeninsular highway increased the Californios contact with the outside world and profoundly affected their traditional way of life This updated and expanded version of that nowclassic work incorporates the fruits of further investigation into the Californios lives and history by Crosby and others The result is the most thorough and extensive account of the people of Baja California from the time of the peninsulas occupation by the Spaniards in the seventeenth century to the present Californio Portraits combines history and sociology to provide an indepth view of a culture that has managed to survive dramatic changes Having ridden hundreds of miles by mule to visit with various Californio families and gain their confidence Crosby provides an unparalleled view of their unique lifestyle Beginning with the story of the first Californiosthe eighteenthcentury presidio soldiers who accompanied Jesuit missionaries followed by miners and independent ranchersCrosby provides personal accounts of their modernday descendants and the ways they build their homes prepare their food find their water and tan their cowhides Augmenting his previous work with significant new sources material and photographs he draws a richly textured portrait of a people unlike any otherfamilies cultivating skills from an earlier century living in semiisolation for decades and even after completion of the transpeninsular highway reachable only by mule and horseback Combining a revised and updated text with a new foreword introduction and updated bibliography Californio Portraits offers the clearest and most detailed portrait possible of a fascinating unique and inaccessible people and culture
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Covers species that occur on the Baja California Peninsula islands of the Gulf of California and the islands along the Pacific Coast Reviews the geography geology and diversity of Baja California and provides general information on finding reptiles and amphibians venomous reptiles and conservation Species accounts include color photos McPeak has degrees in zoology and biology and owns Global Biological Consultants Annotation c Book News Inc Portland OR booknewscom
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The sun sand and clear blue water are the focus of this travel guide to Baja California for RV adventurers Following more than 1000 miles along the transpeninsular Highway 1 RV travelers will find important information about destinations from Ensenada to Cabo San Lucas Crucial details about campgrounds crossing the border and recreational opportunities such as kayaking fishing backcountry exploration and hiking are included as are maps for every campground listed
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Covers species that occur on the Baja California Peninsula islands of the Gulf of California and the islands along the Pacific Coast Reviews the geography geology and diversity of Baja California and provides general information on finding reptiles and amphibians venomous reptiles and conservation Species accounts include color photos McPeak has degrees in zoology and biology and owns Global Biological Consultants Annotation c Book News Inc Portland OR booknewscom
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