Ohio hill country : a rewoven landscape / Carolyn Platt.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Platt, Carolyn V., 1943-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Natural history--Ohio, Southeast.

Natural history.

Mountains--Ohio, Southeast.

Mountains.

Geology--Ohio, Southeast.

Geology.

Geology--Appalachian Basin.

Ohio, Southeastern--Description and travel.

Ohio, Southeastern.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (60 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Kent, Ohio : Kent State University Press, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A fascinating survey of the geologic, environmental, and human history of southeastern OhioThe southeastern third of Ohio is quite different from the flat or gently rolling portions of the state, differing in landscape, geologic history, ecology, and human history. It is the deeply dissected hill country that was formed over many millions of years by sediments eroded from four ancient mountain ranges. Continuing erosion and massive runoff from great ice-age glaciers further shaped the land and its drainage

Contents:

""Cover""; ""Title""; ""Copyright""; ""Dedication""; ""Contents""; ""Preface and Acknowledgments""; ""Ohio Hill Country""; ""Suggestions for Further Reading""; ""Index""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61277-979-4