The Geological Story of Kentucky by Preston McGrain
This is a book I picked up a few years ago, that is a good general guide to the geology of Kentucky. I am sure it is pretty basic for a geologist, but for me it was a nice read and manual for looking up information about the geology of different parts of the state.
Including the contents and index, it is 74 pages long. It includes information about all the regions of Kentucky.
The Geological Story of Kentucky by Preston McGrain
The highlight of the book beyond the geology insight is the look at photographs from the late '40s and early '50s of landmarks across the state. Places like Natural Bridge, Cumberland Falls, and Cumberland Gap are pictured from the time period. It always amazes me how much trees and vegetation has grown up to block once glorious views.
The Geological Story of Kentucky by Preston McGrain
I could be wrong, but I'd image geology, especially the state generalized type found in this book, does not change often. Because of that, if you are able to pick this book up for the low price of $2 that I did, I would recommend this for the intrepid hiker that wants to start to learn more about his or her surroundings while out in the woods. Preston even explains some of the weathering patterns that are often seen in the Red and other places in the state.
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All included photographs for this review are of work owned and copyrighted to Preston McGrain.