Basin and Range
Narrated by Nelson Runger
Annals of the Former World, Book 1
- Released
- September 3, 2004
- Length
- 7 hrs 6 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Recorded Books
In this engaging audiobook, Pulitzer Prize-winning author John McPhee takes listeners on a geological journey through the mesmerizing Basin and Range region of Nevada and Utah, guided by geology professor Kenneth Deffeyes. With McPhee's infectious enthusiasm and Runger's smooth narration, listeners explore the dynamic forces that shape our planet, delving into the captivating history of vanished landscapes and the principles of plate tectonics. This introduction to the New Geology promises to expand your understanding of Earth’s ongoing evolution, all while delighting you with poetic prose and subtle humor.
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