The Geologic Story of the Great Plains A nontechnical description of the origin and evolution of the landscape of the Great Plains

"The Geologic Story of the Great Plains" by Donald E. Trimble is a guide that explores the origins and changes to the land that created the Great Plains we know today. It seeks to explain how this area of North America was formed through natural processes and geological events. The book goes back to ancient seas and tracks the significant events such as shifting, the buildup of sediment from streams, and the effect of glaciers on the land. It highlights key areas, including well-known places like the Black Hills and the Missouri Plateau, to show how things like erosion and buildup continue to mold the landscape.