Nick Norman

Geology off the Beaten Track (eBook, ePUB)

exploring South Africa's hidden treasures

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Geology off the beaten track follows on the success of author Nick Norman's earlier Geological Journeys (co-authored with Gavin Whitfi eld), which has sold more than 20 000 copies in the last 6 years. This new book helps readers understand and interpret the geology along SA's regional and other less-travelled roads. ¿ It features 13 detailed routes across the country, taking in geologically interesting areas such as the Richtersveld, Cape winelands and the Valley of Desolation near Graaff-Reinet. ¿ The text is richly illustrated with photos and explanatory diagrams, making it suitable for armchair travellers too. ¿ Maps for all the routes indicate key geosites, with GPS readings to pinpoint their location. This is a must-have handbook for travellers in the region, or for anyone wanting to know more about our rocks and landforms.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: NYU Press
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Dezember 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781775840701
• Artikelnr.: 40146130

Autorenporträt

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.