borourke commented on the word shelving rocks
Shelving rocks are overhanging ledges carved out of sedimentary rocks by a river or stream.
In Thoreau's Walden: "Who does not remember the interest with which, when young, he looked at shelving rocks, or any approach to a cave?"
Search google images for lots more examples.
September 22, 2009
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borourke commented on the word shelving rocks
Shelving rocks are overhanging ledges carved out of sedimentary rocks by a river or stream.
In Thoreau's Walden: "Who does not remember the interest with which, when young, he looked at shelving rocks, or any approach to a cave?"
Search google images for lots more examples.
September 22, 2009