A Field Manual for the Amateur Geologist: Tools and Activities for Exploring Our Planet

A Field Manual for the Amateur Geologist: Tools and Activities for Exploring Our Planet

by Alan M . Cvancara (Author)

Synopsis

Praise for the first edition ... A must-have volume for rock and fossil collectors, naturalists, and travelers ...ideal for the nature enthusiast with little or no background in geology. -Earth Cvancara's Field Manual is the book for which I have been waiting for many years! This fascinating guide is an important resource you'll want to have with you on any outdoor vacation, nature walk, or rock hunting expedition. A Field Manual for the Amateur Geologist not only describes the science of geology, but also shows you how to do geology in the field. This book introduces the geologist's core concepts, tools, and techniques and requires no prior training in geology. Beginners will learn to identify landforms, minerals, rocks, and fossils and experience, firsthand, all the excitement of geological discovery. More experienced rockhounds will find a wealth of useful information as well, including: * Easy-to-use mineral keys and landform keys * Unique chapters on the geologist's approach, exploring the geology of North American national parks, sleuthing stones, and prospecting for gold * Over 200 photographs and drawings * Lists of geological museums, geological surveys, and other resources Whether you are an amateur geologist, fossil hunter, naturalist, or simply a traveler with an inquiring mind, this handy field manual is sure to become a constant companion on your explorations of our planet.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Edition: Revised Edition
Publisher: Jossey Bass
Published: 21 Apr 1995

ISBN 10: 047104430X
ISBN 13: 9780471044307

Author Bio
ALAN M. CVANCARA, Ph.D., is a retired Professor Emeritus of Geology at the University of North Dakota. His other popular nature books include At the Water's Edge and Sleuthing Fossils, both published by Wiley, and Exploring Nature in Winter.