Signed copy of the 1988 book by geographer Donald Wesley Patten. From the jacket commentary: “A creationist, Patton concludes that ancient catastrophes were astronomical in nature, were cyclic in timing, and were global in impact. He has found that an integrated understanding of their scope, intensity and cyclicism system produces a more comprehensive understanding of the geography and history of our planet. In contrast to many advocates of catastrophism, Patten proposes a model. That model accords with Newtonian mechanics, geomagnetic principles, gyroscopic theory and historical accounts.” The book is in great shape. There are a couple of small rips on the jacket that have been mended with tape from the previous owner. Besides the signature, there are no other markings in the volume.