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OverviewThe mysterious world of caves has held our attention since Pleistocene people first painted the walls of Lascaux. In this book, veteran caver Jill Florio teaches a complete course in speleology - the exploration and study of caves. The reader will learn about the history of cave exploration; the geology of caves and the spectacular rock formations that are sometimes found in them; caving gear; general and specialized caving techniques; risks and safety measures; and surveying and mapping of caves. This is a useful resource for anyone interested in caves and cave exploration. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jill FlorioPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield Imprint: Falcon Guides Dimensions: Width: 19.10cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.80cm Weight: 0.227kg ISBN: 9780762725601ISBN 10: 0762725605 Pages: 120 Publication Date: 01 April 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationPaul Burger has explored and mapped extensions of caves in Colorado, South Dakota, and New Mexico, most notably at Lechuguilla Cave in Carlsbad Caverns National Park. He serves as that park's official geologist-hydrologist and is also the co-author of Deep Secrets, a book on the discovery and early exploration of Lechuguilla Cave. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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