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Bryce Canyon Natural History Association, Bryce Canyon, Utah. Published date: 1977. Softcover, 52 pp; 22 x 23 cm; staple bound; Illustrated throughout with numerous black and white and color photographs, geological diagrams, maps, and figures.
In very good condition. Pictorial paper covers have light bumping to edges and corners with mild surface wear; binding firm; interior pages clean and unmarked. An accessible explanation of the geologic history and landforms of the Bryce Canyon region, describing the structure of the Paunsaugunt Plateau, the formation of the Paria Amphitheater, the processes responsible for the park's distinctive hoodoos, and the erosional forces shaping the cliffs and escarpments of southern Utah. The work was prepared following several seasons of field research conducted within the park and was issued by the Bryce Canyon Natural History Association to provide visitors with a clear explanation of the park's geological origins and landscape features. Contents include: A brief history of the Bryce Canyon region; The structure of the Paunsaugunt region; Formation of the escarpment and the Paria Amphitheater; General escarpment characteristics; The climate of the region; The hoodoos of Bryce Canyon.
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