Mountains of Fire Author:Sharon Lewis Dickerson, Joseph A. Dickerson Mountains of Fire is the first complete account of San Luis Obispo County's morros -- a chain of ancient volcanic peaks which has stretched northward from the city of San Luis Obispo, California, to the sea for over 25 million years. — One of our country's most interesting natural phenomena, the morros, is the chain of peaks which stretch from Is... more »lay Hill to the ocean. The peaks have helped to define our San Luis Obispo County since before the coming of Western man, and Sharon Lewis Dickerson has filled a need in this fascinating and readable account of the geology and human history of the morros. The black and white photography of Joseph A. Dickerson adds to the understanding of the peaks and the local history.
Mountains of Fire promises to be a great reference source for our understanding of the morros and their significance to the people of San Luis Obispo County. It's enjoyable reading and provides new insights about these landmarks for both residents and visitors alike.« less