Crater Lake, Oregon (1898)

By Joseph Silas Diller

Book Overview

""Crater Lake, Oregon"" is a book written by Joseph Silas Diller in 1898. The book is a detailed account of the geological history and formation of Crater Lake, a caldera lake located in southern Oregon. The author, a geologist with the United States Geological Survey, provides a comprehensive study of the lake's unique features and surrounding landscape, including the volcanic activity that led to its creation. The book includes a wealth of scientific information, including descriptions of the rock formations, mineral deposits, and geological processes that contributed to the formation of Crater Lake. The author also includes detailed maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the lake and its surroundings. In addition to its scientific content, ""Crater Lake, Oregon"" also includes historical and cultural information about the area. The author discusses the Native American tribes who lived in the region and their beliefs about the lake's origins, as well as the early explorers and settlers who first discovered the lake. Overall, ""Crater Lake, Oregon"" is a fascinating and informative book that provides a thorough understanding of one of America's most unique natural wonders. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in geology, natural history, or the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166408477
• ISBN13: 9781166408473
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"