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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Interesting Travel Guide to Virgina's Natural Features Aug 11, 2008
By perrymasonary
"perrymasonary"
I purchased this book after enjoying the Wyoming and Yellowstone volumes. However, the Virginia book pales in comparison to the Wyoming and Yellowstone tombs.
Unfortunately, you have to leave the road to see some of the features and some are not so easy to find. While this volume is not as deficient as the Florida volume in allowing the car traveler to see some of the unique features while passing through the area, since some are visible, more detail would be appreciated.
For example, the author fails to cover the Potomac at the Great and Little Falls, between Virginia and Maryland. The geology and natural features of this area is certainly interesting, yet it was is not covered. Covering this area as it pertains to Virginia should have been included.
Also while the book is geared towards the natural landscape, detail could have included some information as to what the early settlors encountered in Virginia when establishing the various settlements at certain locations, as the Florida volume deviates from the standard geology and goes beyond. An example is Norfolk, a natural harbor
Should the publisher consider revising this issue or adding other states such as Maryland and West Virginia, it would be suggested that the Wyoming/Yellowstone formats be followed, as well as adding a bit more detail. I could not give this volume more than 3 stars since it is lacking and not up to the standard established by the Wyoming and Yellowstone books.
Otherwise, while the book is a bit technical for the non-scientific reader, it is an interesting guide to Virginia's natural landscape for the traveler seeking to experience a different side of Virginia.
6 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 GOT TO KEEP IT IN THE CAR Oct 06, 1998
By Tony
IF YOU ROMP THE ROADS OF VIRGINIA AND YOU WONDER ABOUT ALL THOSE ROCKS IN FORMATIONS AND ROADCUTS -- TAKE THIS ALONG.
1 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Dr. Frye was a rare one... Feb 10, 2006
By K. Patton
"K. Patton"
I had the honor of working with Dr. Keith Frye while both an undergraduate and graduate student at Old Dominion University during the 1970's. He honored me by asking me to be his teaching assistant for several of the classes he taught. Dr. Frye was the consumate field and laboratory geologist. He also authored Modern Mineralogy and edited the Encyclopedia of Mineralogy, for which I happily did all the photography. He presented me a copy in appreciation, and I was astounded to see it listed on this site for a mere $645.00!!
As demonstrated in this book he was well familiar with geology of Virginia, his first love was being in the field rock hammer in hand. I spoke with him only months before he died, and as able to write his eulogy for the university paper. I offered as his epitaph, the words found at the bottom of each of his exams..."Honor is assumed of a Geologist." This book is but one on his lasting legacies. I am another.
The book might be too detailed for some readers and not detailed enough for others. Unlike others in the Roadside Guide series, Dr. Frye does not give specific directions to interesting outcrops or road cuts. His is a book painted in broader strokes. Virginia is made up of many varied geological terraines. While a detailed field trip guide book would have been nice, it too much to expect from this small volume.
Keith Patton PG MS BS
Old Dominion University Class of 78 and 80
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