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Product Description
Walt Disney World, the moon landing, shark attacks these are things the
average person readily associates with Florida, but geology . . . ? Not so much.
Roadside Geology of Florida is fixing to change that. From the panhandle through
the Central Lakes District all the way to the Dry Tortugas, authors Bryan,
Scott, and Means lead you through a world of cavernous limestone, roiling
springheads, and rock strata containing the remains of some of the strangest
animals that ever walked the Earth.
The latest in this one-of-a-kind series, the Roadside Geology of Florida is
divided into five regions, following Florida s roads to its geological wonders.
Along the roads you ll encounter a sinkhole that swallowed several buildings in
Winter Park; sand dunes stranded high and dry with no shoreline in sight; and
Titanis walleri, a 6-foot-tall, predatory flightless bird. With its concise
descriptions, clearly written explanations, and voluminous color photographs and
illustrations, this book will enthrall readers as they tour the Sunshine State,
which, by the way, is the most recent addition to the North American continent..
About the Author
Jonathan R. Bryan earned degrees in geology from
Florida State University, the University of Florida, and the University of
Tennessee, Knoxville. He has been a professor of geology and oceanography at
Okaloosa-Walton College since 1993. In 2000, Bryan received the Florida
Professor of the Year Award from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of
Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
Thomas M. Scott Moved to Florida at age six. He grew up in Orlando before Walt
Disney world had arrived and spent his time exploring the swamps and associated
environs. He earned degrees in geology from the University of South Florida,
Eastern Kentucky University, and Florida State University. Scott has been with
the Florida Geological Survey, Department of Environmental Protections, since
1974 and has been the assistant state geologist since 1985. He resides on the
shores of Lake Tallavana, near the town of Havana.
A fourth-generation Florida native, Guy H. "Harley" Means was born and raised in
Talahassee. He grew up at Tall Timbers Research Station where his father, Bruce,
a well-known herpetologist, was director. Here he was exposed to natural Florida
and spent most of his time outdoors observing, collecting, and enjoying
Florida's bountiful natural resources. Means has a degree in geology from
FLorida State University. He is a licensed professional geologist and has been
employed by the Florida Geological Survey since 1995.
Product Details
- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company; 1st edition (March 30, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 087842542X
- ISBN-13: 978-0878425426