Rock of Ages: Human Use and Natural History of Australian Granites

Language: English

Published by University of Western Australia Press / Tuart House, 1999

1876268298 / 9781876268299

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Australian Natural History MINING Geology -Granite landforms have fascinated people the world over from the earliest of times. This book provides an engaging account of the history, biology, beauty and recreational potential of Australian granite landscapes.First Edition. x, 132 pages : col. ill., map ; 30 cm. #270725 1. Origin, age and distribution of granites 2. Use of rock removed from the outcrop 3. Water harvesting: walls and reservoirs 4. Gnammas 5. Life in rain-filled gnammas 6. Lichens, mosses and herbs 7. Life in seepages from moss swards and herbfields 8. Shrubs and trees 9. Terrestrial animals 10. Aesthetics and recreation 11. The future: conservation. Includes index. Bibliography: pages 125-126. Human ecology -- Australia Granite outcrops -- Australia Biotic communities -- Australia Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.…

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Title
Rock of Ages: Human Use and Natural History of Australian Granites
Author
Bayly, I. A. E. (Ian Albert Edgar)
Publisher
University of Western Australia Press / Tuart House
Publication year
1999
Condition
FINE!
Binding
Softcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
1876268298
ISBN 13
9781876268299
Edition
1st Edition
Seller catalogs
2935, 2388

Elizabeth's Bookshops

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Elizabeth's Bookshops were established in 1973 and are one of Australia's largest secondhand bookdealers with 2 branches in Western Australia (Fremantle) and 1 branch in Sydney (Newtown) We are General Secondhand & Discount Booksellers. We stock over 250,000 books. Our website base is at 23 Queen Victoria Street, Fremantle, WA 6160 Australia.

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