Field Book of Common Rocks and Minerals

Frederic Brewster Loomis, Walter Everett Corbin

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English

Anson Street Press
29 March 2025

Geology & the lithosphere; Wildlife: birds & birdwatching; Rocks, minerals & fossils

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""Field Book of Common Rocks and Minerals: For Identifying the Rocks and Minerals of the United States and Interpreting their Origins and Meanings"" is a comprehensive field guide for anyone interested in the geology of the United States. Compiled by Frederic Brewster Loomis and Walter Everett Corbin, this invaluable resource allows amateur and experienced rockhounds alike to identify common rocks and minerals with ease.

Explore the fascinating world beneath our feet and learn to interpret the origins and meanings of geological formations. Covering a wide range of specimens found across the United States, this book is an essential companion for outdoor adventures, educational pursuits, and anyone with a passion for earth sciences.

Perfect for nature enthusiasts, students, and curious minds, this meticulously prepared print republication ensures that this classic guide remains accessible. Delve into the study of rocks and minerals and unlock the secrets held within the Earth.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Frederic Brewster Loomis, Walter Everett Corbin
Imprint: Anson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 41mm
Weight: 1.243kg
ISBN: 9781023456708
ISBN 10: 1023456702
Pages: 770
Publication Date: 29 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active