Roadside Geology of Texas

by Darwin Spearing

Overview

The geologic panorama of Texas is as wide as the state is big, sweeping from volcanic mesas and thrusting mountains in the west to red canyons of the Panhandle, along tropical sand barriers of the Gulf Coast, and across central limestone plateaus onto hard granitic terrain in the center of the state. Texas is bless with rocks of all ages, as well as an incredible array of natural geologic resources. Darwin Spearing will tell you about the rocks as you come to them—describing what they are, when they formed, what they mean, and how they fit into the big picture of the geology of Texas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780878422654
Publisher:	Mountain Press
Publication date:	06/28/1991
Series:	Roadside Geology Series
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	432
Sales rank:	298,908
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	9 Years

About the Author

Darwin Spearing, author of Roadside Geology of Texas and coauthor of Roadside Geology of Wyoming, whetted his interest in the geology of Louisiana as a research geologist and exploration manager for Marathon Oil Company. Since then, he has served as a museum designer and a national park ranger. Spearing writes from his home in Grand Lake, Colorado

Editorial Reviews

This new and updated version of Mountain Press' out-of-print volume of the same name leads readers on a journey through geologic time, interpreting the rocks along the highways of Texas. The seven sections divide the diverse terrain into cohesive units of similar geology and geography. Each section begins with an introductory review followed by descriptive road logs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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