Author: Ray WiggersPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Excerpts from Geology Underfoot in Illinois
Author: Ray WiggersGeology Underfoot in Illinois
Author: Ray WiggersPublisher: Mountain Press Publishing
ISBN: 9780878423460
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Copious illustrations and witty, page-turning prose guide readers on geologic walking or driving tours of 37 sites in Illinois.
A View of the Past
Author: Christopher J. SchuberthPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Geology Underfoot in Death Valley and Owens Valley
Author: Robert Phillip SharpPublisher: Mountain Press Publishing
ISBN: 9780878423620
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Eastern California boasts the greatest dryland relief in the contiguous United States, offering a rich variety of environments and spectacular geology. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams, Geology Underfoot in Death Valley and Owens Valley provides an on-the-ground look at the processes sculpting the terrain in this land of extremes for everyone interested in how the earth works.
Cemeteries of Illinois
Author: Hal HassenPublisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 0252099664
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Illinois is home to cemeteries and burial grounds dating back to the Native American era. Whether sprawling over thousands of acres or dotting remote woodlands, these treasure troves of local and state history reflect two centuries of social, economic, and technological change. This easy-to-use guidebook invites amateur genealogists, historians, and cemetery buffs to decipher the symbols and uncover the fascinating past awaiting them in Illinois 's resting places. Hal Hassen and Dawn Cobb have combined almost three hundred photographs with expert detail to showcase how cemeteries and burial grounds can teach us about archaeology, folklore, art, geology, and social behavior. Features include the ways different materials used as gravestones and markers reflect historical trends; how to understanding the changes in the use of iconographic images; the story behind architectural features like fencing, roads, and gates; what enthusiasts can do to preserve local cemeteries for future generations. Captivating and informed, Cemeteries of Illinois is the only guide you need to unlock the mysteries of our state 's final resting places.
Bulletin - State of Illinois, Department of Registration and Education, Division of the State Geological Survey
Author: Illinois State Geological SurveyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Chicago in Stone and Clay
Author: Raymond WiggersPublisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 1501765078
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Chicago in Stone and Clay explores the interplay between the city's most architecturally significant sites, the materials they're made of, and the sediments and bedrock they are anchored in. This unique geologist's survey of Windy City neighborhoods demonstrates the fascinating and often surprising links between science, art, engineering, and urban history. Drawing on two decades of experience leading popular geology tours in Chicago, Raymond Wiggers crafted this book for readers ranging from the region's large community of amateur naturalists, "citizen scientists," and architecture buffs to geologists, architects, educators, and other professionals seeking a new perspective on the themes of architecture and urbanism. Unlike most geology and architecture books, Chicago in Stone and Clay is written in the informal, accessible style of a natural history tour guide, humanizing the science for the nonspecialist reader. Providing an exciting new angle on both architecture and natural history, Wiggers uses an integrative approach that incorporates multiple themes and perspectives to demonstrate how the urban environment presents us with a rich geologic and architectural legacy.
Geology of Illinois
Author: Dennis R. KolataPublisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
Geology of Illinois has been compiled from more than a century of earth science investigations in Illinois. For the first time, this information has been summarized and made accessible in one volume to help both geologists and non-geologists better understand how the state's mostly unseen geology affects, and is affected by, life on the surface. More than 200 color photographs, maps, and drawings illustrate the text. Topics include : the history of geological investigations in Illinois; the impact of the state's tectonic and structural history; the properties and classification of its rocks and sediments; the rich heritage of its land, water, and mineral resources; the threats from its geological hazards; and the application of geological information to societal issues.
Illinois
Author: Gerald A. DanzerPublisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 0252032888
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
This book gathers drawings, engravings, photographs, maps, and other illustrations to inspire imaginations young and old to envision the history of Illinois in all its depth and breadth. Gerald A. Danzer distills the story of Illinois from these visual artifacts, exploring the state's history from its earliest peoples and their encounters with European settlers, through territorial struggles and the strife of the Civil War, and into the modern era of industry and urbanization.
Paddling Illinois
Author: Mike SvobPublisher: Big Earth Publishing
ISBN: 9780915024773
Category : Canoes and canoeing
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Grab your paddle and enjoy Illinois' beautiful rivers. This comprehensive guidebook--the only one for Illinois--features 64 trips on 33 rivers. Rivers covered include Cashe, Des Plains, Embarras, Fox, Galena, Mackinaw, Middle Fork, and Spoon. This is the ultimate guide for canoe or kayak enthusiasts of all abilities.