
audiobook
by George W. (George William) Bain, Howard A. (Howard Augustus) Meyerhoff
The Flow of Time IN THE CONNECTICUT VALLEY
Plates
Figures
Introduction
Today and Yesterday
The Mosaic of Central Massachusetts
The Story of Central Massachusetts
Interesting Places
Trips from Northampton
Trips from Greenfield
A listener is invited to slip behind the wheel and follow a winding road that leads out of bustling towns into the open, rolling hills of the Connecticut Valley. The prose captures the simple pleasure of watching the river carve its flood‑scarred banks, the way distant ridges appear and vanish, and the quiet rivalry between beloved viewpoints. It feels like an evening drive that stretches the mind as the landscape expands, offering a gentle escape from everyday pressures.
Beyond the scenic tour, the book unfolds the valley’s deep past, weaving together vivid photographs, detailed maps, and clear explanations of the forces that shaped the region. From ancient volcanic eruptions and Triassic basins to dinosaur tracks preserved in stone, each chapter reveals a layer of geological history while keeping the focus on the present terrain. Listeners will come away with a richer appreciation of how time has sculpted the hills, rivers, and fields that surround them.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (228K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2018-08-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1901–1991
A longtime Amherst College geologist, he helped generations of students see deep history in ordinary landscapes. His writing on the Connecticut Valley turns rocks, rivers, and landforms into a readable story of time.
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A geologist, teacher, and science editor, he helped connect field research with the wider scientific world. His career ranged from college classrooms to major national science organizations, with a lasting interest in the geology of Puerto Rico.
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