Roadside Geology Of Maryland Delaware And Washington Dc

Author : John Means
Publisher : Roadside Geology
ISBN 13 : 9780878425709
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Roadside Geology of Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. written by John Means and published by Roadside Geology. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the sandstone ridges and shale valleys of western Maryland to the sand dunes and tidal estuaries on Delaware's coast, the geologic features of the Mid-Atlantic region include a diverse array of rocks and landforms assembled during more than 1 billion years of geologic history. The book's introduction presents an overview of the geologic history of Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C., and 35 road guides discuss the landforms and rocks visible from a car window, along bike paths, and at nearby waysides and parks, including Chesapeake Ohio Canal National Historic Park, Assateague Island National Seashore, Rock Creek Park, and Cape Henlopen State Park.

Author : Robert Beard
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 149301496X
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rockhounding Delaware, Maryland, and the Washington, DC Metro Area written by Robert Beard and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this informative guide, you can explore the mineral-rich areas' of Delaware, Maryland, and Washington D.C., from the beaches to the mountains. It describes the areas' best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commercial sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also describes how to collect specimens, includes maps and directions to each site, and lists rockhound clubs. Rockhounding Delaware, Maryland, and Washington D.C. offers a complete introduction to this many-faceted hobby and is an invaluable sourcebook.

Author : Martin F. Schmidt
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780764335938
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Maryland's Geology written by Martin F. Schmidt and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2010-05-20 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: Centreville, Md.: Tidewater Pub., 1993.

Author : David D. Alt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Roadside Geology of Washington written by David D. Alt and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Howard Youth
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN 13 : 1421412047
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C. written by Howard Youth and published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This book was released on 2014-04-30 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether seeking a secluded jog or an adventurous outing, residents and tourists alike will find this handsome guide indispensable for finding oases away from the noise of the city.

Author : Barbara J. Saffir
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 0899977669
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Walking Washington, D.C. written by Barbara J. Saffir and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2015-09-21 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washington D.C. is every American's home away from home. Since DC is a compact city with great public transportation, it's easy to explore both its high-profile side - its magnificent monuments, world-class museums, enthralling architecture, breathtaking vistas, and unique national parks - as well as its less famous persona - its cozy hideaways, ethnic eateries, bustling dance clubs, lively theaters, shopaholic hot spots, and more.Now it's a foodies' paradise enlivened with high-tech entrepreneurs and innovative buildings in entirely new and safer neighborhoods. Now, with Walking Washington D.C by local author Barbara J. Saffir, people can get to know the communities of D.C. Each walk tells the story of a neighborhood: a snapshot of some of its history and how it has transformed over the years. Readers will be pointed to distinctive architecture, landmark buildings, popular eateries, ethnic enclaves, art and performance spaces, and natural scenery. Maps and transportation directions make it easy to find your way. Whether you're looking for an afternoon stroll or a daylong outing, grab this book and start walking Washington D.C. After a few miles or a few days, you might fall in love.

Author : Patrick J. Lynch
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300246463
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Field Guide to the Mid-Atlantic Coast written by Patrick J. Lynch and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated field guide to the Mid-Atlantic region, from the Jersey Shore to Cape Hatteras The Outer Banks of North Carolina and the beaches of the Mid-Atlantic Coast are among the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. This book is a richly illustrated field guide that surveys the geology, environmental history, natural history, and human history of a region that spans the eastern seaboard from Sandy Hook in New Jersey south to Cape Hatteras on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. It is organized around environments, not particular locations. Included are the geology of beaches and barrier islands, the environmental history of the region, as well as detailed looks at the natural history of beaches, dunes, maritime forests, coastal marshes, and estuaries. Also covered are issues involving human activity and climate change, which have become dominant forces shaping geophysical and biological environments. This guide will enable users to walk into a salt marsh or onto a beach and identify much of what they see.

Author : Scott Hippensteel
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030008770
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rocks and Rifles written by Scott Hippensteel and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-11-14 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the relationship between geology and fighting during the American Civil War. Terrain was largely determined by the underlying rocks and how the rocks weathered. This book explores the difference in rock type between multiple battlegrounds and how these rocks influenced the combat, tactics, and strategies employed by the soldiers and their commanding officers at different scales.

Author : Martin F. Schmidt
Publisher : Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Maryland's Geology written by Martin F. Schmidt and published by Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers. This book was released on 1993 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for the interested layman or sturdent with no specialized training, this book explains the basics of geological processes, and then shows how they worked to create Maryland's beautiful and fascinating landforms.

Author : Robert Beard
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493077198
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rockhounding Pennsylvania and New Jersey written by Robert Beard and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this informative guide, you can explore the mineral-rich regions of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, from the beaches to the mountains. It describes the states' best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commercial sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also describes how to collect specimens, includes maps and directions to each site, and lists rockhound clubs in each state. Rockhounding Pennsylvania and New Jersey offers a complete introduction to this many-faceted hobby and is an invaluable sourcebook.