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Lakeland Rocks

by Smith, A.

Publisher : Crowood Press
Illustrations : 185 col photos, 11 diagrams, 3 maps

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Description:

The characteristic landscape of the Lake District is influenced by its geology. The huge array of different rocks found there determines the shape and appearance of the fells and dales. Also, as the dominant building material in the region, rocks impact both the local architecture and the economy through quarrying.

A simple easy-to-read guide to the rocks of the English Lake District, with nearly 200 colour illustrations including diagrams, maps and photographs, this book:

Provides an understanding of the main types of rock

Characterizes over sixty of the most common rocks

Describes where to find them and how to recognise them in the landscape

Details the use of rocks in local buildings

Discusses how the rocks are still quarried today and their importance to the local economy