ISBN: 9780856740107 - Rocks & Minerals (10 results)

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st edition. Rocks & Minerals by Cedric Rogers. Published by Triune Books, London, England, 1973. 1st Edition. Hardbound. Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. Stain top spine of DJ, book not affected. 144 Pgs. ISBN 0856740101. The collector's and Rockhound's guide - including over 40 superlative minerals in full color. This is a practical and entertainingly written introduction to both the science of mineralogy and the pastime of mineral collecting. After describing the importance of minerals and precious stones throughout history - as ores for the making of copper, bronze and, later, iron, and as the source of gems of symbolic value in the ancient world - the text explains the nature of crystals in all their astonishing variety of forms and goes on to tell: how to know what minerals consist of and how to recognize them and know what is interesting about them; where to look for them and how to collect them; and finally, how to keep and display them. Over 200 photographs of specimens and sites. Description text copyright 2005 BooksForComfort. Item ID 8797. book.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. BOOK: Corners, Spine, Boards Bumped; Light Shelf Rub to Boards; Spine Slightly Cocked; Boards Lightly Soiled; Slight Yellowing Due to Age. DUST JACKET: Lightly Chipped; In Archival Quality Jacket Cover. The complete modern guide to the most health-giving and enjoyable form of transportation and sport with over 120 pictures and diagrams with 20 in full color. DIAGRAMS DRAWN BY: Ken Lewis. CONTENTS: Bicycling: the pathway to fitness and fun; Buying a bicycle; History; Beginnings; Maintenance; Touring; Racing; Bicycling organisations; Reading list. SYNOPSIS: Today's fastest-growing form of personal transport for work, sport and leisure is bicycle-riding. Its delights are varied, and range from mechanical interest and speedmania to the health-improving quality of a pleasant fresh-air exercise. And the revived popularity of the two-wheeler is boosted by bicyclists' knowing that they make a positive contribution to lessening pollution on the roads. This book gives expert and decisive advice on how to choose the right machine for oneself out of the variety of models, makes and types from the USA, Britain, Europe and Japan. Likewise among the available accessories and garments. The latest innovations, such as 15-spead gears, are considered. There is a basic guide for beginners (which includes the mature but rusty rider), followed by a maintenance and repair section with explanatory diagrams. A summary of progress from the toy-like hobby-horse to the finely-engineered thoroughbred machines of the 1970s is illustrated with fascinating early photographs and advertisements. Sound and encouraging advice on touring is given, and racing in all its forms is covered. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ken Lewis (Diagrams) (illustrator).…