Description:
In an easy, conversational style, The Restless Northwest provides a brief overview of the remarkable geological processes that have shaped the Pacific Northwest. The narrative also is sprinkled with firsthand accounts of the people involved in recent exciting scientific discoveries. Williams enlivens this story of long-ago geologic events with various fascinating asides on everything from enormous undersea tubeworms to the Willamette meteorite. Winner of the 2003 Washington State Book Award.
Brief description:
Hill Williams received his bachelor's degree in journalism and his master's in communications, both from the University of Washington. He began his journalism career at the Kennewick Courier-Reporter in 1948, and subsequently worked as a writer and reporter in the Seattle area. From 1967 to 1991 he was the science writer for the Seattle Times.
Review Quotes:
"A superb story constructed by a master of scientific writing for all to read. You don't need an earth science background to enjoy this story."
--James Whipple, retired, U.S. Geological Survey