Project Gutenberg 2019-08-21 Public domain in the USA. 397 Chronic, John 1921 1996 Chronic, Byron John Chronic, Halka 1923 2013 76624117 Prairie, Peak, and Plateau: A Guide to the Geology of Colorado Colorado Geological Survey bulletin 32 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Prairie, Peak, and Plateau: A Guide to the Geology of Colorado" by John and Halka Chronic is a scientific publication written in the early 1970s. The book serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding Colorado's distinct geological features and how these relate to human activities throughout the state's history. It explores the natural landscape, from the plains to the peaks and plateaus, while emphasizing the rich mineral resources and geological history. At the start of the guide, the authors set the stage by discussing the historical context of mining in Colorado, notably the gold rush of 1858, which attracted many fortune seekers to the area. The introduction also acknowledges the Indigenous peoples who utilized the land's natural resources long before miners arrived. The early chapters outline the state's three main geological provinces—prairies, mountains, and plateaus—laying the groundwork for an analysis of their respective features. The authors also introduce readers to key geological concepts and terminology that will be foundational for understanding the detailed discussions that follow about the geology and human interaction with the diverse landscapes of Colorado. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Geology -- Colorado -- Guidebooks QE Text Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming 372334 2025-07-24T05:10:56.292944 text/html 307782 2024-10-17T13:34:23 text/html 10103515 2025-07-24T05:11:08.666844 application/epub+zip 10111091 2025-07-24T05:11:00.651950 application/epub+zip 179098 2025-07-24T05:10:58.130900 application/epub+zip 10228263 2025-07-24T05:11:13.445873 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 10182564 2025-07-24T05:11:06.438842 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 272162 2022-09-27T07:02:12.738805 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 240626 2025-07-24T05:10:54.568936 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 220731 2024-10-17T13:34:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16429 2025-07-24T05:11:13.618813 application/rdf+xml 19437 2025-07-24T05:10:58.339894 image/jpeg 2888 2025-07-24T05:10:58.255898 image/jpeg 9532315 2025-07-24T05:10:56.586966 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 en.wikipedia