The Geologic Evolution of Saudi Arabia: A Voyage through Space and Time.
Language: English
Published by C&C Offset Printing Co Ltd for Saudi Geological Survey, Jeddah, 2007
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2 volumes, quarto (264 x 230mm), pp. I: [i]-xv, [1 (illustration)], 1-264; II (comprising 9 fascicules): [1]-24 ('Excursion 1 Jiddah (and Makkah) to Al Hada'); [1]-24 ('Excursion 2 Wadi Fatima'); [1]-24 ('Excursion 3 Al Jumum to Madrakah'); [1]-23 ('Excursion 4 Jiddah (and Makkah) to Al Madinah'), [1 (blank)]; [1]-24 ('Excursion 5 At Ta'if to Riyadh'); [1]-22, [23-24] ('Excursion 6 Al Wahbah Crater'); [1]-40 ('GeoNotes 1-5'); [1]-48 ('GeoNotes 6-11'); [1]-48 ('GeoNotes 12-16'). Colour-printed maps and illustrations in the text, some full-page. Vol. I bound in original illustrated glazed boards, blue endpapers, vol. II formed of 9 fascicules bound in original illustrated wrappers, all fascicules contained in original box, both volumes contained in the original illustrated glazed slipcase. A fine set. First edition. The geologist David Grainger FGS explains in his introduction that The Geologic Evolution of Saudi Arabia 'outlines the geologic evolution of Saudi Arabia and explores the connections between geology and landscape. It has been said, perhaps with only a touch of exaggeration, that geology controls the topography, which controls the local weather, which controls the local plants and animals -- and by extension, the local culture and economic development. It certainly is not an exaggeration to say that it was favorable geologic conditions in the far distant past that provided the Kingdom with the vast accumulations of oil on which was based its spectacular economic development of the last 500 years or so. The Geologic Evolution of Saudi Arabia is a distillation of the geology of the Kingdom. Extensive travel in the mountains and deserts of this harshly beautiful land has supplemented information provided by the work of colleagues, and my own work in compiling, reviewing, and editing geologic maps and reports. [. . .] The book is for interested but non-specialist readers. It is in two parts. The first part deals with the geologic evolution of Saudi Arabia, and the second is a set of geologic Excursions and GeoNotes based on my own personal work around the Kingdom' (I, p. xv). The Geologic Evolution of Saudi Arabia is a handsomely produced and extensively illustrated work (the majority of the illustrations based on the author's own photographs). The practical second volume of the work is formed of brief pamphlets, which are light enough to be easily carried in the course of the exploratory 'Excursions' (i.e. geologic field trips) they describe. FURTHER INFORMATION: This is a heavy item and additional shipping charges may apply -- please contact us for further information about this item and prices for shipping.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Geologic Evolution of Saudi Arabia: A Voyage through Space and Time.
- Author
- GRAINGER, David J.
- Publisher
- C&C Offset Printing Co Ltd for Saudi Geological Survey, Jeddah
- Publication year
- 2007
- Condition
- Fine
- Binding
- Original boards
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Dimensions
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall
- Seller catalogs
- Geology, Middle East, Travel Books
Type & Forme ABA, PBFA, ILAB
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