The Big Bend of the Rio Grande: A Guide to the Rocks, Landscape, Geologic History, and Settlers of the Area of Big Bend National Park (Guidebook 7)

Sprache: Englisch

Verlag: Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX, 1968

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THE BIG BEND OF THE RIO GRANDE: A GUIDE TO THE ROCKS, LANDSCAPE, GEOLOGIC HISTORY, AND SETTLERS OF THE AREA OF BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK (Guidebook 7), Ross A. Maxwell, softcover, illustrated (B/W photos), various maps and illustrations in pocket attached inside back cover, 1968. BOOK CONDITION: very good. The text block and illustrations are in fine condition with no tears, dog-ears, or marks. There is no bookplate nor name of a prior owner. Not a library book or remainder. The wraps are in good condition (edge crinkling). 10 x 6 ¾, 138 pages, 18 ounces XX Ross Maxwell (1904–1993) served as the first superintendent of Big Bend National Park, from the establishment of the park in 1944 through 1952. Born near Sparks, Oklahoma on June 9, 1904, Ross Maxwell attended the University of Oklahoma and earned two degrees there. He received a Ph.D. in geology from Northwestern University in 1936, and later that year moved to the Big Bend to participate in a geological survey of the region for the National Park Service. Following the closure of the CCC camp in Big Bend in 1937, Maxwell worked at National Monument sites in Arizona. Well versed with the area, Maxwell was seen as a logical choice to serve as the first superintendent of Big Bend. When he arrived on the job in July 1945, he supervised four employees and had an annual operating budget of $15,000. In the words of his successor, Maxwell presided over "the real rough-and-tumble beginnings of park establishment." At the time, the park had no paved roads, no electricity, and the nearest telephone was 100 miles away. While superintendent, Maxwell laid out the route of the road today named in his honor to highlight the more spectacular geologic features on the west side of the park. After leaving the National Park Service in 1952, Maxwell taught at the University of Texas until his retirement. Until the end of his life Maxwell maintained a relationship with the Big Bend and is remembered for his vocal support for the region.

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Titel
The Big Bend of the Rio Grande: A Guide to the Rocks, Landscape, Geologic History, and Settlers of the Area of Big Bend National Park (Guidebook 7)
Autor
Maxwell, Ross A.
Verlag
Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX
Veröffentlichungsjahr
1968
Zustand
Very Good
Schutzumschlag
No Jacket
Einband
Soft cover
Sprache
Englisch
Artikelgewicht
18 Unzen
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4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall
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Geology, History, Rio Grande River, Texas (Big Bend), Texas (West)

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