Project Gutenberg 2016-01-15 Public domain in the USA. 146 Smith, Dama Margaret 1892 1973 Smith, White Mountain, Mrs. Petrified Forest National Monument, Arizona Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Petrified Forest National Monument, Arizona" by Dama Margaret Smith is a descriptive and historical publication written in the early 20th century. This book provides an insightful exploration of the Petrified Forest, focusing on its geological and historical significance as a unique natural wonder filled with fossilized trees that date back to the Triassic age. The likely topic revolves around the natural history and preservation of this remarkable area in Arizona." In the book, the author guides readers through the enchanting landscape of the Petrified Forest, explaining the processes that transformed ancient trees into their stone counterparts over millions of years. Smith describes how these logs, carried by ancient floodwaters, eventually became embedded in layers of sediment that formed due to geological upheaval. The work is rich with detail, covering various attractions within the park, including the Rainbow Forest and notable features like the "Natural Bridge." The narrative not only highlights the beauty and colorful patterns of the petrified wood but also delves into the archaeological elements of the area, discussing the prehistoric people that once inhabited the region and their artifacts. Through vivid descriptions and historical anecdotes, Smith presents a comprehensive account of the natural history and charm of the Petrified Forest National Monument, making it an intriguing read for those interested in geology, history, and conservation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Petrified Forest National Park (Ariz.) F786 Text Category: History - Other Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: Environmental Issues Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 77795 2025-09-20T11:42:51.236118 text/html 51689 2024-10-22T23:44:12 text/html 1280061 2025-09-20T11:42:55.745092 application/epub+zip 1278887 2025-09-20T11:42:53.250092 application/epub+zip 85488 2025-09-20T11:42:52.320075 application/epub+zip 1318666 2025-09-20T11:42:57.360116 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1302406 2025-09-20T11:42:54.710105 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110106 2022-09-23T07:11:22.380622 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 57227 2025-09-20T11:42:50.846082 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 37417 2024-10-22T23:44:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16777 2025-09-20T11:42:57.487051 application/rdf+xml 11151 2025-09-20T11:42:52.405075 image/jpeg 2011 2025-09-20T11:42:52.363092 image/jpeg 1152924 2025-09-20T11:42:51.271135 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog