Carolina Rocks!: The Geology of South Carolina [Paperback]

Carolyn Hanna Murphy (Author)

Book Description

A comprehensive study of the many layers of sand, clay, and rock that make up the Palmetto state. Examines the geologic history of the state and lists geology resources and references.
Carolina Rocks contains over 130 pictures, diagrams and maps of geologic features found in South Carolina. Several of the chapters contain lists of sites to visit such as rock outcroppings, waterfalls and fossil digs. The book provides a section listing geology resources such as museums, rock shops, education agencies, science clubs, associations, magazines and books. The glossary contains over 250 terms and the index is detailed with hundreds of entries.

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About the Author

Carolyn Hanna Murphy, a native of California, has lived in South Carolina for more than twenty years. She holds a BS in education from Georgia State University and a Masters degree in community education and a doctorate in Education from the University of South Carolina. Ms. Murphy is a member of the National Association of Geology Teachers, the Geological Society of America, the National Association of Science Teachers, and the South Carolina Science Council. Her interests include rock and fossil collection, religious studies, travel, photography, and gardening.

Product Details

• Paperback: 261 pages
• Publisher: Sandlapper Pub Co (August 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878441212
• ISBN-13: 978-0878441211
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #464,863 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting geology, but not a field guide, December 16, 2000

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This review is from: Carolina Rocks!: The Geology of South Carolina (Paperback)

This book was written by a middle-school science teacher with a doctorate in education. As a lifelong South Carolina resident, I found it interesting and challenging enough for adult readers such as myself, but there are only a moderate number of photos and drawings, and only 5 color plates, plus the front and back covers. The book's strengths, for my purposes, are the lists of the rocks and minerals likely to be found in each region of the state, plus the detailed explanations of how they came to be here; and the fascinating history of the gold rush in South Carolina, which I was unaware had taken place. Other people with other interests might enjoy the chapter on the mysterious "Carolina Bays" or the one about fossils, which is particularly long and detailed.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A capable review of an underpublicized geologic area, March 9, 2002

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Jerald R Lovell (Clinton Township, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Carolina Rocks!: The Geology of South Carolina (Paperback)

I bought this book in Charleston, S.C., the site of the East Coast's biggest earthquake since the Republic was founded. It seems less and less people know that. Likewise, the Carolina Bays seem an increasingly obscure geological phenomenon. This book will cure those gaps in the general public's knowledge and provide an entertaining, competent read at the same time. The State of South Carolina has many other fascinating features, each of which are discussed in a manner that is neither demeaningly simple nor unduly complex. The book could have used more photos, particularly color shots of the state's western areas, many of which are subtle beauty spots the year around. This book is a fine guide, however, and is one of the better state-based geology texts.