Rain Forest into Desert by Ellen E. Wohl (1994, Hardcover) 
Rain Forest into Desert by Ellen E. Wohl (1994, Hardcover)
Publisher: Univ Pr of Colorado
Publication Date: 1994-08-01
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 087081334X
ISBN-13: 9780870813344
Product ID: EPID1066893
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Publication Date:1994-08-01

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Height:9.5 in
Width:6.3 in
Thickness:0.8 in
Weight:19.2 oz

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The tropical rain forests of northern Australia are among the most beautiful, rugged, and remote in the world. During the summer months, the mountains and forests here are lashed by cylcones, creating floods of tremendous intensity. Drawn to this area to research flood deposits in an effort to relate the history of flooding to regional climate, geologist Ellen Wohl studied three rivers: the Burdekin and Herbert Rivers in northeastern Queensland and the East Alligator River in the Northern Territory. Rain Forest Into Desert is Wohl's unique record of the time spent in this enchanting, secluded world and her efforts to obtain not only scientific data but a deeper understanding of the place, its culture, and its history. A blend of natural and human history, personal adventure and discovery, and the intriguing field work Wohl conducted in often dangerous surroundings, Rain Forest Into Desert is an intimate and skillfully crafted account of one woman's experiences in this relatively unknown and fascinating region.

Industry Reviews
Wohl (earth resources, Colorado State U.) chronicles her adventures studying flood deposits in the remote rain forests of northern Australia. She documents her travels on the Burdekin, Herbert and East Alligator rivers in a blend of natural and human history, combining scientific data with anecdotes on the history and culture of the region. Includes b&w photographs. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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