Fire Mountains of the West: The Cascade and Mono Lake VolcanoesA complete revision of Harris' great Fire and ice. It includes a full account of St. Helens' latest activity and a thoroughly up-to-date portrayal of her fellow fire mountains in the Cascade Range and elsewhere in the west. Another lucid, lively, popular geology book from the publishers of the roads |
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Guardian of the Wilderness | 163 |
Oregons Most Popular Volcano | 172 |
When Mount Shasta Erupts | 302 |
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