John Chapman Frye Herbert David (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book opens up the fascinating and complex world of Woodfordain loess in the region of Illinois. Loess, a wind-deposited sediment, holds important information about past environments, helping us piece together the history of our planet. The author, an expert in the field, meticulously explores the characteristics, composition, and distribution of Woodfordain loess, revealing its unique story. By examining different zones within the loess deposits, the author unearths valuable insights into past glacial advances and retreats, providing a better understanding of the geological processes that have shaped our landscape. This book is a valuable resource for geologists, environmental scientists, and anyone interested in the intricate interplay between the Earth's history and the materials that surround us. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.