Spirit of the American Southwest: Geology : Ancient Eras and Prehistoric People : Hiking Through Time
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| Rating | : | 4.30 (658 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0865343543 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 220 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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. Having spent most of his working life in the computer field, he started his own contracting business, eventually leaving it in order to actualize his dream--to travel and learn about the land. This book is a result of that dream and the desire to share it. His first exposure to geology was in the mid-1960s while attending college in New Mexico where he graduat
"An impressive and confidently recommended guide" according to Midwest Book Review. Spirit Of The American Southwest by geology and archaeology enthusiast Tom Prisciantelli is an exciting an informative tour through the geology, archaeology and history of twelve great hikes through Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. Spirit Of The American Southwest is filled from cover to cover with a descriptive text which is enhanced with black-and-white photographs, forming a superb basis for an adventurous hiker's journey through the eras. From ancient sites once inhabited by Paleo-Indians millennia ago, to geological treasure troves that bespeak the history of the Earth itself, Spirit Of The American Southwest is an impressive. Southwest A must for anyone who lives in the Southwest and is interested in the world around them This was the book I have been looking for as it gave a basic understanding of the geology of the southwest.
The twelve hikes range from desert preserves in the middle of Phoenix, Arizona to remote mountains in northern New Mexico. After a brief look at the basics of geology and archaeology, the reader is taken on hikes that feature the most interesting geologic structures and the sites inhabited by Paleo-Indians thousands of years before Christ. The book ends with a basic guide to geologic concepts and an introduction to rock identification for those who wish to learn more.. The spectacular scenery tells a story of volcanic forces and ancient seas that sculpted plateaus and drove up the largest of mountain ranges. Five geologically related hikes cover Arizona, three are in New Mexico and one in Utah. The last three hikes, all in New Mexico, focus on geology and archaeology, covering the entry of the first nomadic hunter-gatherers, and their prey, into the Southwest. Here, in simple, straightforward language, is an exploration of the events and geologic processes responsible for the stunning beauty of the deserts, plateaus and mountains in the American Southwest
After a two-year stint in the Army, he moved back and forth between the East Coast and Southwest. . About the Author Tom Prisciantelli spent many years driving and researching the American Southwest and documenting those geologic and archaeological facts he found most interesting and accessible via hiking trails. His first exposure to geology was in the mid-1960s while attending college in New Mexico where he graduated. This book is a result of that dream and the desire to share it. Having spent most of his working life in the computer field, he started his own contracting business, eventually leaving it in