North Dakota's Geologic Legacy

By John P. Bluemle,

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North Dakota's Geologic Legacy is a finalist in the Nature category for the 2016 Midwest Book Awards.


North Dakota's Geologic Legacy is the story of the landscape why it looks like it does and how it formed. The book is designed for the physical and the armchair traveler. Most of…

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1 author picked North Dakota's Geologic Legacy as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

After forty-two years with the North Dakota Geological Survey, Bluemle is well qualified to take both professional and lay readers through the geological ages that shaped modern-day North Dakota. I appreciate the way he skillfully covers the major regions of the state, such as the Missouri Couteau and the Red River Valley, with lavishly illustrated photos, maps, and diagrams. He also discusses the state’s considerable energy resources. 

Everything I need to know on this topic is in one paperback, and it is a convenient size for taking on a field trip!

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