Roadside Geology of New Mexico

Roadside Geology of New Mexico by Halka Chronic. Published by Mountain Press Publishing Co, Missoula, MT, May 1997. 1st Edition 8th Printing. Paperback. Size 8vo. Condition: Fine. ISBN 0878422099. LCCN 86-21748. This book is designed especially, though not exclusively, for readers with littler or no geologic training, for those curious about the world around them, eager for answers to apparent enigmas. Chapter I tells of geology in general, with emphasis on New Mexico's own geologic story. Each subsequent chapter starts with a rundown on the geology of one subdivision of the stat, and should be read before traveling along any individual highway segment in that chapter. Road logs are arranged in numerical order within the chapters, interstate highways first, then US highways, and then state highways. A geologic map accompanies each unit. Illustrated with black and white photographs. 255 Pgs. Description text copyright 2006 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 10666.