9780282624538 - Report on the Petrified Forests of Arizona (Classic Reprint) de Ward, Lester Frank (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed report by the author of his investigations and observations on the Petrified Forests of Arizona. At the beginning of the 20th century, these forests were facing the possibility of destruction and vandalism. Consequently, the report was commissioned by the Commissioner of the General Land Office upon the request of the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. The report contains a wealth of information on the scenic, geologic, and scientific features of the area. The author provides an overview of the history of the movement to make the region a protected national park. He describes the natural beauty of the area and the unique nature of the petrified logs, which are estimated to be millions of years old and are found in a variety of colors and shapes. Ultimately, the author recommends that the area be preserved and provides detailed suggestions for how this can be accomplished. This book provides a valuable historical record of the efforts to protect this area and makes a compelling case for preserving this unique natural wonder for future generations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.