Ancient Landscapes of the Colorado Plateau
"Truly spectacular. Convincingly shows what the ancient Southwest may have looked like. Text is lucidly written. A masterful presentation. Take this book along on your next trip and you'll be able to relive the past." --Albert W. BallyA wonderful book combining stunning paleogeographic maps with engaging text. Easy-to-understand text eloquently summarizes the major characteristics of the rock formations and the changing depositional environments they represent. --James KirklandThere is no finer reference than this beautifully illustrated masterpiece. Blakey and Ranney deserve high praise for thoroughly integrating so many diverse and detailed geologic studies into an elegant and easily understood story. --Mark LongmanI'm roughly 1/3 of the way through and am learning so much. The narrative is very understandable and comprehensive and the maps and overlays are fascinating and extremely informative. Thank you so much for sending me a copy.  Pam Lane, Ranger Red Rock State Park, Sedona, AZI just finished your book, and I showed it to my husband who is not a geologist. His remark was, "This is a monumental work"! I agree with him. It is perfect for the lay person who is interested in visiting the Colorado Plateau parks but it is also monumental for the geology student (and even long-time geologists) who wish to "time-travel". It gives a whole new perspective to geology. The layout is beautifully done. And your writing is superb! Carol Hill, Albuquerque, NM