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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Kenneth HewittPublisher: Wilfrid Laurier University Press Imprint: Wilfrid Laurier University Press ISBN: 9781771125802ISBN 10: 1771125802 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 31 March 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsKen Hewitt has beautifully written the story of a unique ancient canyon called Elora Gorge. He relates that while the village itself is lovely, just downstream from the falls on the Grand River is another world to be discovered: a world with scenes of grandeur, hidden-away beauty and mystery. The book has several well-designed maps with suggested excursions that lead readers to sites like Hole in the Rock, High Lookout, the Hanging Gardens, and Lover's Leap. For those inspired to explore how this magnificent gorge was formed, Hewitt includes clear and detailed descriptions of its geological origins. The photographs, past and present, enhance the telling of this story. As a local historian and tour guide in Elora, with this incredible landscape in its backyard, I recommend that Rivers in Rock is not only a must-read but a must-have. - Al Koop - Older Voices Historical Tours Rivers in Rock is a beautifully written and illustrated homage to the Elora Gorge by a renowned earth scientist. The affec1on and detail evident throughout arise from the author's fieldwork and sound scholarship over many years. Nine chapters with photographs, sketches and maps present the Gorge as seen today, serving as a superb field companion. Also, it guides us through 400 million years of relevant Earth history and more recent human presence, standing as a wonderful contribu1on to the natural history of the region. - James Gardner, Emeritus Professor, Natural Resources Institute University of Manitoba Author InformationKenneth Hewitt is Professor Emeritus of Geography at Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario. He studies geomorphology, disasters and mountain environments in the Karakoram Himalaya and beyond. His books include Interpretations of Calamity (1983), Elora Gorge: A Visitor’s Guide (1995), Regions of Risk (1997) and Glaciers of The Karakoram Himalaya (2014). He lived in Elora for 33 years. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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