Petrified Forest National Monument, Arizona by Dama Margaret Smith

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50932.html.images 76 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50932.epub3.images 1.2 MB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50932.epub.images 1.2 MB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50932.epub.noimages 83 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50932.kf8.images 1.3 MB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50932.kindle.images 1.2 MB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50932.txt.utf-8 56 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/50932/pg50932-h.zip 1.1 MB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Smith, Dama Margaret, 1892-1973
Title Petrified Forest National Monument, Arizona
Note Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Petrified Forest National Monument, Arizona" by Dama Margaret Smith is a descriptive and historical publication written in the early 20th century. This book provides an insightful exploration of the Petrified Forest, focusing on its geological and historical significance as a unique natural wonder filled with fossilized trees that date back to the Triassic age. The likely topic revolves around the natural history and preservation of this remarkable area in Arizona." In the book, the author guides readers through the enchanting landscape of the Petrified Forest, explaining the processes that transformed ancient trees into their stone counterparts over millions of years. Smith describes how these logs, carried by ancient floodwaters, eventually became embedded in layers of sediment that formed due to geological upheaval. The work is rich with detail, covering various attractions within the park, including the Rainbow Forest and notable features like the "Natural Bridge." The narrative not only highlights the beauty and colorful patterns of the petrified wood but also delves into the archaeological elements of the area, discussing the prehistoric people that once inhabited the region and their artifacts. Through vivid descriptions and historical anecdotes, Smith presents a comprehensive account of the natural history and charm of the Petrified Forest National Monument, making it an intriguing read for those interested in geology, history, and conservation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F786: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley
Subject Petrified Forest National Park (Ariz.)
Category Text
EBook-No. 50932
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 58 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
iBiblio