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Author Chesterman, Charles W. (Charles Wesley), 1913-1991.

Title The Audubon Society field guide to North American rocks and minerals / Charles W. Chesterman ; scientific consultant, Kurt E. Lowe.

Imprint New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1978.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe Kansas Collection Sperry  552.07 C426a 1978    ---  Lib Use Only
Description 850 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm
text txt rdacontent
unmediated n rdamedia
volume nc rdacarrier
Note "A Chanticleer Press edition."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 799-801) and index.
Summary These are fully illustrated with color photographs, comprehensive field guides including extensive descriptions covering appearance, habitat, range and much more! A key by color arrangement plus color illustrations of each rock and mineral are two features of this basic guide. Perfect for mountain climbers and hikers, this valuable reference covers more rocks and minerals in North America than any other available guide. 794 full-color photographs depict all the important rocks, gems, and minerals, in many variations of color and crystal form, and the natural environments in which they occur; written descriptions provide information on field marks, similar rocks and minerals, environment, areas of occurrence, and derivation of names. Includes a guide to mineral collecting and a list of rock-forming minerals.
Subject Rocks -- Collection and preservation -- North America.
Minerals -- Collection and preservation -- North America.
Minerals -- Collection and preservation. (OCoLC)fst01022451
Rocks -- Collection and preservation. (OCoLC)fst01099419
North America. (OCoLC)fst01242475
Genre/Form Field guides.
Added Author Lowe, Kurt E.
National Audubon Society.
Added Title Field guide to North American rocks and minerals
ISBN 0394502698
9780394502694

 
    
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