Reddit reviews Rising from the Plains (Annals of the Former World (3))

Rising From the Plains is a great geology book that isn't necessarily intended for geologists. This book talks about the geologic history of the Rocky Mountains as well as the cultural history of the pioneers and homesteaders who lived off this land.

I read this book my first semester of geology undergrad, and this is what cemented it for me that geology is truly what I wanted to do. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

If I can find my old copy, I will mail it to you if you want.

Rather than a textbook, I think you should go towards non-fiction books.

I'm really enjoying "Rising from the Plains," a book by John McPhee about the field geologist, David Love.

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