Minerals of Northern England [Paperback]

R. F. Syme (Author), B. Young (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 30, 2008

Describes the geology, the mines and minerals, and the mineral collectors of Northern England, together with a superb gallery of large photographs of individual specimens.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'In words and magnificent pictures, some historical black and white and others contemporary fine colour images, the authors tell the story of the mines and minerals. ... This really is a fine book, written by arguably the two best authors alive today in this field. What comes across is authority and accuracy, but in an accessible way. This is a book for the amateur and professional alike and will be of great interest to anyone in the area.' Down to Earth ' ... exceptionally well illustrated. ... The authors are to be commended for the sheer breadth of material selected for our viewing enjoyment.' Mineral News 'This is a truly glorious record of the splendid minerals that have been found in the north of England ... It would be difficult to find two more authoritative authors, and they have produced a volume that is a delight to both view and read, and all at an excellent price.' Mercian Geologist

About the Author

R F Symes was Keeper of Mineralogy at the Natural History Museum, London; B Young was the British Geological Survey's District Geologist for Northern England.

Product Details

• Paperback: 228 pages
• Publisher: National Museums Of Scotland (July 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1905267010
• ISBN-13: 978-1905267019
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,461,934 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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