Annals of the Former World

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Basin and Range Sinopse

To geologists, rocks are beautiful, roadcuts are windowpanes, and the earth is alive, a work in progress. The cataclysmic movement that gives birth to mountains and oceans is ongoing and can still be seen at certain places on our planet. One of these is the Basin and Range region centered in Nevada and Utah.

In this first book of a Pulitzer Prize-winning collection, the author crosses the spectacular Basin and Range with geology professor Kenneth Deffeyes in tow. McPhee draws on Deffeyes' expertise to dazzle you with the vast perspective of geologic time and the fascinating history of vanished landscapes. The effect is guaranteed to expand your mind.

McPhee's enthusiasm is infectious, as he provides one of the best introductions to plate tectonics and the New Geology. His elegant style is more pleasing than ever with narrator Nelson Runger's smooth, enthusiastic delivery. Runger mines the book's rich veins of poetic prose and subtle humor, and the result is pure gold.

©1980, 1981 John McPhee (P)1999 Recorded Books, LLC
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  • Livro 1

    Basin and Range Audiolivro Por John McPhee capa

    • Basin and Range

    • Annals of the Former World, Book 1
    • De: John McPhee
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    In Suspect Terrain Audiolivro Por John McPhee capa

    • In Suspect Terrain

    • Annals of the Former World, Book 2
    • De: John McPhee
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    Rising From the Plains Audiolivro Por John McPhee capa

    • Rising From the Plains

    • Annals of the Former World, Book 3
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    Assembling California Audiolivro Por John McPhee capa

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    Crossing the Craton Audiolivro Por John McPhee capa

    • Crossing the Craton

    • Annals of the Former World, Book 4
    • De: John McPhee
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