Isbn: 9780474000263 (2 Ergebnisse)

Soft Covers. Zustand: VG+. No Jacket. 1st. This "Introduction to the Rocks, Minerals and Fossils" of New Zealand opens a window to the large variety of these geological elements to be found in the country. In doing this is also examines the historical formation of the land mass, beginning from the sea floor 600 million years ago and how the landscapes of today evolved. As a field guide for the lay reader it is presented in simple terms and its four chapters examine regional geological differences and formations, fossiles, volcanic activity and compares landscapes past and present. Said to the the first such NZ guide produced for the general reader and novice geologist. 226 pages including further reading, picture references and index, illustrated throughout with colour and b/w photos (eight color pages each with multiple images), many b/w sketches, maps, diagrams etc, 420 figs in all plus colour e/papers with geological and fossil time charts. Colour pictorial card covers VG+ with faint crease to front, former owner book plate top left half title, text block otherwise excellent, no inscriptions. Photos, Maps, Plans Sketches, Diagrams (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Heavy. Shop sticker inside. 226 pages.