How the Mountains Grew

This is the geological story of North America told in the correct detail for me : didn't overexplain things that I knew while mostly explaining new things in detail that I could follow. The author has traveled to almost all of the places (there are lot!) mentioned in the book and it gives a charm to the otherwise expository read. The anecdotes about scientists and explorers are present but do not overwhelm the narrative. The text is often repetitive and verbose. I'd have liked more maps, photos, tables, and summaries. I took a long time to finish it going one chapter at a time. Overall, a great book for a layperson to appreciate the geology of North America. I wish there were books that explain the Indian geology similarly.