Geology Underfoot in Death Valley and Owens Valley

I've always had an interest in geology, but have had only a little formal education in the subject. I've also been to Death Valley and Owens Valley a few dozen times. The accuracy and attention to detail in this book along with the vivid descriptions often made me feel like I was back there as I read. On more than one occasion, I could replay what I had seen when I was out there as I read (in some cases picturing things that I had hardly taken notice of when physically there). The many photographs and diagrams also helped immensely. The occasional touchs of humor made reading fun, and it being a series of vignettes, it's easy to cover a chapter in a short time and not worry about setting it down until later. I highly recommend this to anyone with an interest in geology and how the area got to be what it is today, and you don't have to be an expert to enjoy the book.

book is in good as new condition and received quickly. thank you!

Packed full of information. I appreciate the fact that Sharp takes the time to define and clarify information so that a novice (me) can enjoy reading the book. I've learned a lot about an area that I took for granted. I can't wait to get back out there to see and experience Death Valley with a fresh, more imformative set of eyes. And, yes, I'll be bringing this book with me.

We enjoyed finding and exploring some of the places/things described in this book.

I neede to buy this book for a class/trip I am taking over spring break. I was very surprised that it was not a dry text book , but a very readable information guide to the entire area. Great book if your interested in the geology of the area.

Well written for the geology newbie or sightseer . Maybe a little more geology information could be included. Dr. Glazner should have had more input.

This was a replacement for a copy I had managed to lose. Very informative. I keep it in the car for my western deserts trips. Well organized. Definitely for anyone interested in Western geology.

Very useful if you're going there. Take it along.

Exactly as described; arrived very quickly.