Geology Underfoot
| Publisher | Mountain Press Publishing Company |
|---|---|
| No. of books | 10 currently available |
| Website | mountain-press |
Geology Underfoot is a series of geology guidebooks published by Mountain Press Publishing Company.
Books[edit]
There is currently a Geology Underfoot book available for 10 regions (Colorado Western Slope, Southern California, Western Washington, Death Valley & Eastern California, Colorado Front Range, Northern Arizona, Southern Utah, Yellowstone Country, Southern Idaho, Yosemite National Park).[1] A list of the books is below:
- Schroder, Jack; Ellwein, Amy; Englemann, George; Englemann, Carol (2022). Geology Underfoot on Colorado's Western Slope. Illustrated by Beth Waldron Yuhas and Chelsea M. Feeney. Mountain Press. ISBN 978-0-87842-708-6.
- Sylvester, Arthur Gibbs; Sharp, Robert P.; Glazner, Allen F. (2020). Geology Underfoot in Southern California. Illustrated by Elizabeth O'Black Gans. Mountain Press. ISBN 978-0-87842-698-0.
- Tucker, Dave (2015). Geology Underfoot in Western Washington. Mountain Press. ISBN 978-0-87842-640-9.
- Glazner, Allen F.; Sylvester, Arthur Gibbs; Sharp, Robert P. (2022). Geology Underfoot in Death Valley and Eastern California. Illustrated by Chelsea M. Feeney. Mountain Press. ISBN 978-0-87842-707-9.
- Abbott, Lon; Cook, Terri (2012). Geology Underfoot Along Colorado's Front Range. Mountain Press. ISBN 978-0-87842-595-2.
- Abbott, Lon; Cook, Terri (2007). Geology Underfoot in Northern Arizona. Mountain Press. ISBN 978-0-87842-528-0.
- Orndorff, Richard L.; Wieder, Robert W.; Futey, David G. (2006). Geology Underfoot in Southern Utah. Mountain Press. ISBN 978-0-87842-517-4.
- Hendrix, Marc S. (2011). Geology Underfoot in Yellowstone Country. Mountain Press. ISBN 978-0-87842-576-1.
- Willsey, Shawn (2017). Geology Underfoot in Southern Idaho. Mountain Press. ISBN 978-0-87842-678-2.
- Glazner, Allen F.; Stock, Greg M. (2010). Geology Underfoot in Yosemite National Park. Mountain Press. ISBN 978-0-87842-568-6.
More books have been published in this series, but are now out of print and no longer listed on the publisher's website. These include:[2][3]
- Orndorff, Richard L.; Weider, Robert W.; Filkorn, Harry F. (2001). Geology Underfoot in Central Nevada. Mountain Press. ISBN 978-0-87842-418-4.
- Wiggers, Raymond (1997). Geology Underfoot in Illinois. Mountain Press. ISBN 978-0-87842-346-0.
Reception[edit]
Geology Underfoot in Western Washington[edit]
One of the books, Geology Underfoot in Western Washington,[4] by Bellingham geologist Dave Tucker received media attention from multiple outlets upon its release.[5] He spoke about the book at multiple events, including at Western Washington University,[6] the Whatcom Museum,[7] and the Whatcom County Library System branch in Lynden.[8] The book features 22 locations in Western Washington.[9]
Geology Underfoot in Northern Arizona[edit]
Another book in the series, Geology Underfoot in Northern Arizona, was reviewed in multiple academic journals.[10][11]
Geology Underfoot in Death Valley and Eastern California[edit]
Geology Underfoot in Death Valley and Eastern California was written by UC Santa Barbara emeritus faculty Arthur Sylvester in collaboration with UNC-Chapel Hill emeritus faculty Allen Glazner.[12]
Roadside Geology[edit]
The Geology Underfoot series is often compared to the Roadside Geology series by the same publisher as they are both series of guidebooks for accessible geological sites of interest.[13]
References[edit]
- ^ "Geology Underfoot". Mountain Press. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
- ^ "Geology Underfoot Series | NHBS Academic & Professional Books". www.nhbs.com. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ "Orndorf, [sic] Richard L." Mountain Press. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ Cook, Robert B. (2016-01-02). "Geology Underfoot in Western Washington by Dave Tucker. Mountain Press Publishing, www.mountain-press.com. 388 pages; 2015; $24 plus shipping and handling (softbound)". Rocks & Minerals. 91 (1): 89–90. doi:10.1080/00357529.2016.1101795. ISSN 0035-7529. S2CID 130250421.
- ^ Multiple sources:
- "BOOKS: Learn about local geology with Dave Tucker on May 11". The Bellingham Herald. May 10, 2015.
- "Western geologist speaks on launch of new book". The Front. May 15, 2015.
- Kahn, Dean (June 10, 2015). "Bellingham geologist writes Western Washington guidebook". The Bellingham Herald.
- Bentley, Callan (2015-08-17). "Geology Underfoot in Western Washington, by Dave Tucker". Mountain Beltway. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ Tucker, David (2015-11-05). "Writing a People's Natural History Guidebook: Geology Underfoot in Western Washington". Speaking of Maps Lectures.
- ^ Geology Underfoot in Western Washington. City of Bellingham, Washington. Apr 14, 2016 [Presented Apr 14, 2016; posted April 18, 2016] – via YouTube.
- ^ "Geology Underfoot in Western Washington". WhatcomTalk. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ "Friday, July 24th, 7:00pm -- Dave Tucker, Author of "Geology Underfoot in Western Washington"". Orca Books.
- ^ Cook, Robert B. (2012-01-31). "Media Review: Geology Underfoot in Northern Arizona". Rocks & Minerals. 87 (1): 83–84. doi:10.1080/00357529.2012.635920. ISSN 0035-7529. S2CID 128563657.
- ^ QUARTAROLI, RICHARD D. (2009). "Review of GEOLOGY UNDERFOOT IN NORTHERN ARIZONA". The Journal of Arizona History. 50 (1): 83. ISSN 0021-9053. JSTOR 41697549.
- ^ "Geology Underfoot". The Current. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ "Roadside Geology Series - Geology Underfoot". geology.com. Retrieved 2023-02-03.