Death Valley
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Death Valley

Geology, Ecology, Archaeology

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eBook - ePub

Death Valley

Geology, Ecology, Archaeology

About this book

Death Valley: Geology, Ecology, Archaeology offers a comprehensive exploration of Death Valley's unique landscape, drawing from extensive geological, ecological, and archaeological research conducted from 1955 to 1960. This work presents the findings from several influential studies originally published in technical reports by the U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Utah, now out of print. Synthesized here in accessible language, this volume brings together in one resource the valley's complex geological stratigraphy, intricate hydrological systems, and diverse plant ecology, alongside an archaeological survey of ancient human activity on the salt pan. Expanding beyond scientific communities, Death Valley: Geology, Ecology, Archaeology is designed to engage readers from all backgrounds interested in understanding the remarkable natural history of one of North America's most intriguing desert landscapes. Through this multidisciplinary lens, the book reveals the delicate interplay of geology, life, and human presence within this extreme environment, making it essential for those captivated by Death Valley's past and present.

This title was originally published in 1975.
Death Valley: Geology, Ecology, Archaeology offers a comprehensive exploration of Death Valley's unique landscape, drawing from extensive geological, ecological, and archaeological research conducted from 1955 to 1960. This work presents the findings from

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. 1 What Is Death Valley?
  7. 2 Water
  8. 3 The Salt Pan: Orderliness in the Natural Environment
  9. 4 Gravel Fans
  10. 5 Rocks: A Billion Years of Death Valley History
  11. 6 How the Rocks Broke
  12. 7 Mines and Mining
  13. 8 Archaeology of Indian Occupation
  14. 9 Archaeology since 1849
  15. THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF LITTER
  16. 10 Plant and Animal Geography
  17. Acknowledgments
  18. Bibliography
  19. Index