Geology of British Columbia: A Journey Through Time

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Summary: How B.C Came to Be!
Review: This geologic history was originally a section in the "British Columbia: A Natural History" volume by the same authors. The chronology of events (docking of island terranes) that have assembled the current province is a fascinating story. Good job also on the role of Ice Age glaciers in sculpting the spectacular face of B.C. we enjoy today. This is a general presentation that helps make sense of a hugely complicated geologic history. But don't buy the book for specific roadside explanations of local geologic features, a la the "Roadside Geology" series. Such a geologic trip guide (were it available) would make the ideal companion for the Cannings' book on our next trip north!

Rating:
Summary: How B.C Came to Be!
Review: This geologic history was originally a section in the "British Columbia: A Natural History" volume by the same authors. The chronology of events (docking of island terranes) that have assembled the current province is a fascinating story. Good job also on the role of Ice Age glaciers in sculpting the spectacular face of B.C. we enjoy today. This is a general presentation that helps make sense of a hugely complicated geologic history. But don't buy the book for specific roadside explanations of local geologic features, a la the "Roadside Geology" series. Such a geologic trip guide (were it available) would make the ideal companion for the Cannings' book on our next trip north!

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Summary: Servicable introduction
Review: This was a helpful text but not one of my favorites. It dealt in two parts with the geology and biology of BC. My interest was primarily with the former, though they seemed to do a fine job with the latter. The text is full of bright color photography, however (not unlike most geological texts aimed at the popular reader) it does not include nearly enough diagrams depicting the formative influences and pertinent orogenies. ($23 is pretty steep.)

Rating:
Summary: Servicable introduction
Review: This was a helpful text but not one of my favorites. It dealt in two parts with the geology and biology of BC. My interest was primarily with the former, though they seemed to do a fine job with the latter. The text is full of bright color photography, however (not unlike most geological texts aimed at the popular reader) it does not include nearly enough diagrams depicting the formative influences and pertinent orogenies. ($23 is pretty steep.)