“Each layer tells a story millions of years in the making.”
A deep dive into the wonders and history of the Grand Canyon.
A stunning exploration of one of the world‘s natural wonders, this book combines adventure with scientific detail, taking readers on a journey through the layers of history in the Grand Canyon.
In the 30‘s two botanists took an excursion through the Grand Canyon on the Colorado in wooden boats to collect samples of plants. They were the first to try to chart the botanical ecology of this unusual area, where desert meets water and extreme weather makes the cliff faces constantly change.
The author included so much history of the times, and the societal misogyny that meant most press attention focused on their gender instead of science.