Rough-Hewn Land: A Geologic Journey from California to the Rocky Mountains
"The writing is so conversational that it's hard to believe this is science. . . . Meldahl has captured the wonder, as well as the facts that produced it [the geologic world of the American West] in this vaguely unsettling (so much activity in what we depend on to be still and solid) and enlightening book."--The Atlantic"Informative and highly readable, "Rough-Hewn Land" belongs on the shelf of any Westerner curious about how that stunning view through the windshield came to be."--Los Angeles Times Book Review"An absorbing book. . . . A good introduction to the geology of the region."--The Guardian"A unique and intriguing book that perfectly brings together an infectious passion for earth science, a down-to-earth writing style, and deep thinking about how geology affects the human experience."--Washington Ind Rev of Bks"A magnificent volume. . . . The broad coverage has something for every geologist, as well as anyone with an interest in the geography, geology, history, and development of the western United States."--Geological Journal