From Stone To Boulder

Author : David B. Williams
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-19
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780295746470

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Stories in Stone by David B. Williams Pdf

Most people do not think to observe geology from the sidewalks of a major city, but all David B. Williams has to do is look at building stone in any urban center to find a range of rocks equal to any assembled by plate tectonics. In Stories in Stone, he takes you on explorations to find 3.5-billion-year-old rock that looks like swirled pink-and-black taffy, a gas station made of petrified wood, and a Florida fort that has withstood three hundred years of attacks and hurricanes, despite being made of a stone that has the consistency of a granola bar. Williams also weaves in the cultural history of stone, explaining why a white fossil-rich limestone from Indiana became the only building stone used in all fifty states; how in 1825, the construction of the Bunker Hill Monument led to America’s first commercial railroad; and why when the same kind of marble used by Michelangelo clad a Chicago skyscraper it warped so much after nineteen years that all 44,000 panels of it had to be replaced. This love letter to building stone brings to life the geology you can see in the structures of every city.

Author : Edward Thompson Ruppel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Geology
ISBN : STANFORD:36105001168413

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A Pleistocene Ice Sheet in the Northern Boulder Mountains, Jefferson, Powell, and Lewis and Clark Counties, Montana by Edward Thompson Ruppel Pdf

A descriptive report of the glacial geology in the northern part of the Boulder Mountains, Montana.

Author : Charles William Carlston,Edward Thompson Ruppel,Jack Edward Harrison,John Patrick Albers,Nels Paul Peterson,Robert Roy Coats,Warren Bell Hamilton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Geology
ISBN : OSU:32435022087894

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A Pleistocene Ice Sheet in the Northern Boulder Mountains, Jefferson, Powell, and Lewis and Clark Counties, Montana by Charles William Carlston,Edward Thompson Ruppel,Jack Edward Harrison,John Patrick Albers,Nels Paul Peterson,Robert Roy Coats,Warren Bell Hamilton Pdf

Author : New York (State). Legislature. Senate
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1120 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:B2882846

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Documents of the Senate of the State of New York by New York (State). Legislature. Senate Pdf

Author : New York (State). State Survey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : New York (State)
ISBN : UCAL:$B727927

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Report by New York (State). State Survey Pdf

Author : Royal Society of Edinburgh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 846 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015032034756

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Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh by Royal Society of Edinburgh Pdf

List of fellows for 1908- in v. 25.

Author : Jim Puddy
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781483684666

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Rocky Boulder by Jim Puddy Pdf

The author knew about erratic boulders from his days of working as a field technician for INCO, a large mining company. The concept of merging the tragic death of a child with an erratic boulder was pure fiction. Or was it? Jackie and Perry Lansing found some old marbles.

Author : Ruth Carol Cushman,Glenn Cushman
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-21
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781513262161

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Boulder Hiking Trails, 5th Edition by Ruth Carol Cushman,Glenn Cushman Pdf

In this new edition of a classic hiking guide to the trails of Boulder County, a local couple leads you to all your favorite spots and hidden gems throughout the area. Long-time Boulder residents Ruth Carol and Glenn Cushman lead you on their favorite and most scenic hikes through mountains, plains, and foothills, just a few minutes’ drive from Boulder. Walk in Chautauqua Park and view the Flatirons, explore Mount Sanitas, marvel at the Royal Arch, embrace nature in Eldorado Canyon State Park, find historical sites and beautiful lakes and waterfalls, and more. Boulder Hiking Trails features: A total of 84 trails, loops, and hikes, with 6 brand-new trails New color photographs along with updated maps Trail descriptions of each hike, including the highlights, distance, elevation, and difficulty Optional connecting trails for hikers who want more Historical tidbits and fun facts of the trails’ locales Directions and access to the trail This guide is great for hikers of all levels to discover the best hikes found in Boulder, Colorado.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1222 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB11545283

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Report of the ... Meeting by Anonim Pdf

Author : British Association for the Advancement of Science
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1286 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Science
ISBN : UCAL:B3736184

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Report of the ... Meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science by British Association for the Advancement of Science Pdf

Author : Padraic Colum
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780486297224

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The King of Ireland's Son by Padraic Colum Pdf

Chronicles the adventures of the King of Ireland's eldest and wildest son, describing how he encounters an enchanter's daughter, the king of the cats, Gilly of the goat-skin, and numerous others.

Author : Robinson Jeffers,Morley Baer,James Karman
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9780804739429

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Stones of the Sur by Robinson Jeffers,Morley Baer,James Karman Pdf

The precipitous cliffs, rolling headlands, and rocky inlets of the Big Sur coast of California prompted Robinson Jeffers to extol their wild beauty throughout his long career as a poet. This extraordinary volume brings together Jeffers’s haunting poetry with magnificent photographs of Big Sur by his friend and neighbor, famed photographer Morley Baer.

Author : Sandy Heise
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2023-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493066520

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Best Hikes Denver and Boulder by Sandy Heise Pdf

Here are forty of the best hikes within an hour’s drive of the Denver-Boulder area—from open prairies in the plains and old ranches in the foothills to crystal clear mountain streams and lakes. Whether you’re in the mood for an easy nature walk, a day-long hike, or an overnighter, this guide offers plenty to choose from: • Devil’s Backbone Loops • Trails for Dinosaur Lovers • Cheyenne Mountain State Park • Hall Ranch • Eldorado Canyon State Park • Spruce Mountain Loop • Twin Sisters Peak • Ouzel Falls and Lake Each hike features full-color photos; a brief route description; thorough directions to the trailhead and beyond (GPS coordinates included); a detailed, accurate trail map; and at-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permits. Inside you’ll also find Green Tips and sidebars on local lore, points of interest, tips for hiking in bear country, and the area’s incredible array of wildlife.

Author : Alice Beck Kehoe,Thomas F. Kehoe
Publisher : University of Ottawa Press
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1979-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781772822113

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Solstice-aligned boulder configurations in Saskatchewan by Alice Beck Kehoe,Thomas F. Kehoe Pdf

Of eleven Saskatchewan boulder configurations examined by the authors, three were found to correlate to astronomical phenomena. Although a search for local oral traditions which might explain these associations proved largely fruitless, there was some evidence that the configurations may have functioned as memorials to dead chiefs and as year-beginning markers for past calendar keepers.

Author : Nina Kiriki Hoffman
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504040259

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The Silent Strength of Stones by Nina Kiriki Hoffman Pdf

Finalist for the Nebula and World Fantasy Awards: A lonely teenager hides in the forest concealing his own magic—until a battle for survival makes hiding impossible. Summer has come to Sauterelle Lake, a vacation community in the Oregon Cascades, and seventeen-year-old Nick Verrou would rather roam the woods than work in his father’s general store. His curiosity and connection with nature have him dodging his job at every opportunity. When he meets mysterious vacationer Willow and her family—and their unnerving pet wolf—Nick discovers that others share the powers he has tried to suppress. But Nick soon learns that nature’s magic can be more dangerous than he ever imagined. Now the real trick will be surviving until autumn . . . The Silent Strength of Stones is the second novel by the author of A Red Heart of Memories and other acclaimed works. “A startling new voice in contemporary fantasy” (Locus), Nina Kiriki Hoffman “writes about magic creatively and with great feeling” (Kirkus Reviews). The Silent Strength of Stones is the 2nd book in the Chapel Hollow Novels, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order. This ebook includes the bonus story “Words of Farewell.”