The Physical Geography (Geomorphology) of William Morris Davis

Abstract

Canadian north and centre, an area larger than that of Quebec and the Maritime Provinces combined. Their depth is variable but may extend to about 100 feet (c. 30 m). Muskeg is thus a significant feature of the landscape and is also an important organic resource, so that the problem of its wise development is associated with many other aspects of the northern environment, such as water supplies, forest resources and the exploitation of petroleum, natural gas and other mineral deposits. The scope of this multidisciplinary work is extensive: there are papers dealing with the post-glacial history and origin ofthe muskeg, the classification ofthe different types of ecosystems, their chemistry and physical properties, their hydrology and soils. Further contributions discuss industrial utilization and the impact of economic development, particularly the effect of pipeline construction and human settle ents. A final section considers the wildlife of muskeg in relation to conservation and recreation. Each chapter reviews what is known, draws attention to limitations in knowledge and contains an extensive bibliography. The book is illustrated by many photographs, both ground and aerial, and also maps, diagrams and tables and is an essential reference text for all students of the physical environment ofthe Canadian north. W. W. Newey

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