Geological Journeys: A traveller’s guide to South Africa’s rocks and landforms - Couverture souple

Norman, Nick; Whitfield, Gavin

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1770070621 ISBN 13 : 9781770070622

Editeur : Struik Publishers, 2006

Synopsis

Geological journeys - a traveller's guide to South Africa's rocks and landforms is an essential companion for car journeys. For those who wonder about the jaunty tilt of a mountain ahead, the unusual patterns of a road cutting, the colour and texture of the roadside soil, or the purpose of a distant minehead, this volume offers answers and explanations about features along all the major routes across South Africa, and some of the lesser, but geologically interesting, routes too. Also included are the three main metropolitan areas - Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban - so that city residents can understand the geological features surrounding them. Using familiar landmarks to pinpoint sites and subtle phenomena, the authors bring to light our rich geological heritage, its likely roots and often tumultuous history. Along the way, they also discuss the historical background, personalities and stories that relate to the landscape.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Nick Norman, born and raised in KwaZulu-Natal, graduated from the University of Natal in Durban with a M.Sc. in geology. He has worked in mineral exploration in Africa and South America, has served as honorary secretary to the Geological Society of SA, and currently works as a consulting geologist. He co-authored Geological Journeys – A traveller’s guide to South Africa’s rocks and landforms and authored The Extraordinary World of Diamonds. He lives in Franschhoek in the Western Cape.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Struik Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1770070621
• ISBN 13: 9781770070622
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible