ISBN: 9781331953616 - physical features of the des plaines valley (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on an exploration of the Des Plaines River's physical evolution. The valley was once home to an immense river, the outlet of an early Lake Michigan. The book describes how the Chicago pass was conceived by Louis J oliet, one of the first men to cross the continental divide there. Geologically, the book discusses the regionâs Niagara limestone, Cincinnati formation, and the Potsdam sandstone. The work undertaken to make the Illinois Michigan canal a reality is addressed along with the construction of the Chicago Drainage Canal. The complex geological history of the region is detailed including glacial and interglacial deposits. The result is a comprehensive resource for anyone wishing to engage with the subject. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.