Ancient Earth and the First Ancestors: A Cultural and Geological Journey

by Ron Morton

Overview

In this sequel to “Talking Rocks” an earth scientist and an Ojibwe elder travel across Minnesota exploring the ancient rocks that make up a large part of that state.

As the geologist brings to life the worlds these rocks created, the elder, through stories, oral history, and science illustrates how his people had an intimate understanding of, and respect for, these ancient rocks.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940033003075
Publisher:	Ron Morton
Publication date:	11/30/2011
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Ron Morton is a professor in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he teaches courses in Introductory Geology, Economic Geology, and Volcanology. His main area of research is the physical volcanology of ancient volcanoes and their associated mineral resources. Long a passionate contributor to the public awareness of geology and the advancement of geological education, Ron enjoys explaining the processes and activities of our dynamic planet in everyday language and experience.

Carl Gawboy, a member of the Bois Forte Band of the Minnesota Ojibwe, is an accomplished artist and retired professor of American Indian studies at the College of St. Scholastica. Most of Carl’s art career has focused giving life to the Ojibwe cultural systems reflected in everyday life, work and rituals within the context of their historical environment and traditions. The Depot Foundation (Duluth, Minnesota) recognized Carl Gawboy with the Arts and Culture Lifetime Artist Awards in 2008 and in 2011 a documentary film, name by on Carl’s art and life was released.