A Report on the Geology of Louisiana (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

0243071647 / 9780243071647

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Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating and detailed exploration of the geological history of the Mississippi Embayment, a region that once encompassed a significant portion of the southeastern United States. The author meticulously examines the various geological formations, from the Cretaceous period to the Quaternary period, uncovering a rich tapestry of environmental changes that shaped this unique landscape. The book delves into the origins and evolution of the Embayment, tracing the shifting shorelines of ancient seas, the formation of swamps and lagoons, and the impact of significant geological events like orogenic movements and erosion. The book's central focus is on the Eocene and Oligocene eras, when the Embayment experienced its most dramatic transformations. The author meticulously describes the deposition of various rock types, including sands, clays, and marls, and analyzes the fossil evidence they contain, revealing the changing ecosystems and species that inhabited the region. The reader is drawn into a fascinating world of prehistoric seas teeming with marine life, vast swamps teeming with ancient flora, and the gradual emergence of a landscape that would eventually evolve into the Mississippi Valley we know today. The book offers a unique and invaluable window into the intricate and often-overlooked processes that shaped the land we live on. 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.…

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Title
A Report on the Geology of Louisiana (Classic Reprint)
Author
Gilbert D. Harris, Arthur C. Veatch
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2018
Condition
New
Book Type
print-on-demand item
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0243071647
ISBN 13
9780243071647
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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