Geological Landscapes of Britain
Contents
This page provides an
overview of the contents of the Geological Landscapes of Britain book. Please note that
additional elements may be present in the final version.
The book is divided into logical sections, each one of which is accompanied by a series of full colour plates depicting the geology and
landscapes of various areas of Britain. Each area section includes a brief
overview of the underlying geology, followed by a more in depth appraisal of
specific features and locations. It will serve as an excellent guide for those
planning field research trips of their own, whether resident in Britain of planning a
visit from overseas. Furthermore, the book will serve as a valuable reference
for both international institutions and interested individuals who may not have
the opportunity to visit Britain for themselves. The book features well over 100 half page colour plates printed upon high quality paper stock
together with a series of double page images and, it is
hoped, will represent something of a treasure to own in its own right. The sections are as follows;
Prologue, In The Beginning,
An Overview of British Geology, Early Settlers,
The South Coast, Dartmoor, Northern Devon,
South Wales, North Wales, The Peak District,
The Lake District, The Yorkshire Dales, The Yorkshire Moors,
The Scottish Lowlands, The Scottish Highlands,
East Anglia, Coastal Erosion, Epilogue
The written content of the book, whilst comprehensive and detailed in its coverage, is
nonetheless accessible and is presented in a highly readable style which will appeal to a broad
cross section of readers. It is an ideal book to use as an
introduction to geology due to its visual confirmation of discussed topics.
These same up to date images also make it a most useful contemporary reference with respect
to British geology. Moreover, this is a
truly beautiful book which may be enjoyed by a wide audience both within
academia, professional institutions and by the public at large.
Copyright © Julian Ashbourn 2009