Displaying 1 of 1 1999 Format: Book Author: Orr, Elizabeth L. Title: Geology of Oregon / Elizabeth L. Orr, William N. Orr. Edition: 5th ed. Publisher, Date: Dubuque, Iowa : Kendall/Hunt Pub. Co., [1999] ©1999 Description: v, 254 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, (some color) ; 28 cm Subjects: Geology -- Oregon. Other Author: Orr, William N., 1939- Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN: 0787266086 System Availability: 1 # Local items: 1 Call Number: 557.95 Or # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Current Holds: 0 Place Request Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Where is it? Suggestions and more Large Cover Image Summary Updated from the 1992 edition, this volume offers a broad introduction to Oregon's varied and unique geologic past, followed by a detailed treatment of the eight major geologic regions of the state. The authors (now retired from positions in the library and geology departments, U. of Oregon) also provide a history of geologic study in Oregon. Illustrated with b&w drawings and maps throughout, with eight pages of color photographs. Includes a glossary. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Table of Contents Introductionp. 1History of geologic study in Oregonp. 9Blue Mountainsp. 21Klamath Mountainsp. 51Basin and Rangep. 79High Lava Plainsp. 103Deschutes-Columbia Plateaup. 121Cascade Mountainsp. 141Coast Rangep. 167Willamette Valleyp. 203Bibliographyp. 223Glossaryp. 245Indexp. 251 Librarian's View Series Information Similar Titles Similar Series Summary Reader Reviews Displaying 1 of 1
