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Title: Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills
Note: Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Stacy Brown Thellend and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills" by Luella Agnes Owen is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work primarily focuses on the geography, geology, and speleology of the southern Missouri and Black Hills regions, which are known for their fascinating caves. The author passionately explores the unique geological formations and rich history of these lesser-known areas, inviting readers to appreciate their hidden wonders. The opening of the work presents a general overview of the Ozarks and Black Hills, emphasizing the importance of studying caves in conjunction with related sciences such as geology and geography. It highlights the regions' geological histories, noting how they are home to some of the oldest limestone caves in the world. The text further emphasizes the uniqueness of these caves, with discussions of mineral deposits, various cave formations such as stalactites and stalagmites, and the delicate interplay between surface water and geological features. Owen sets the stage for a detailed exploration of specific caves, starting with an introduction to the grandeur of these natural wonders and their significance to scientific study. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Owen, Luella Agnes, 1852-1932
EBook No.: 17354
Published: Dec 19, 2005
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Caves -- Ozark Mountains
Subject: Caves -- Black Hills (S.D. and Wyo.)
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Physical geography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills
Note: Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Stacy Brown Thellend and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Cave Regions of the Ozarks and Black Hills" by Luella Agnes Owen is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work primarily focuses on the geography, geology, and speleology of the southern Missouri and Black Hills regions, which are known for their fascinating caves. The author passionately explores the unique geological formations and rich history of these lesser-known areas, inviting readers to appreciate their hidden wonders. The opening of the work presents a general overview of the Ozarks and Black Hills, emphasizing the importance of studying caves in conjunction with related sciences such as geology and geography. It highlights the regions' geological histories, noting how they are home to some of the oldest limestone caves in the world. The text further emphasizes the uniqueness of these caves, with discussions of mineral deposits, various cave formations such as stalactites and stalagmites, and the delicate interplay between surface water and geological features. Owen sets the stage for a detailed exploration of specific caves, starting with an introduction to the grandeur of these natural wonders and their significance to scientific study. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Owen, Luella Agnes, 1852-1932
EBook No.: 17354
Published: Dec 19, 2005
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Caves -- Ozark Mountains
Subject: Caves -- Black Hills (S.D. and Wyo.)
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Physical geography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.