{"product_id":"beautiful-rocks-and-how-to-find-them-a-modern-rockhounds-guide-by-alison-jean-cole","title":"Beautiful Rocks and How to Find Them A Modern Rockhound's Guide by Alison Jean Cole","description":"\u003cb\u003eNew to rockhounding or ready to ramp up your skills? This contemporary guide to rock collecting goes beyond the \"where and how\" to include info on environmental impact, land stewardship, and building a truly meaningful collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Do you love rocks and gems? Are you a geology enthusiast? This informative guidebook by professional lapidary artist and outdoor recreation guide Alison Jean Cole shows you that beautiful rocks can be found anywhere. You'll be expertly guided through the practice of rockhounding (looking for rocks) while learning how to be gentle on the earth.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Unlike traditional rock guides, which take readers to well-trodden locations in each state, this book can be used anywhere in the United States or Canada. You'll be guided through the process of becoming an adept rockhound, including: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to read geologic maps and way-find\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to consider the ethics of rock collecting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeveloping your personal tastes in rocks and building a collection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Packed with information and fifty-eight accompanying full-color photos, \u003ci\u003eBeautiful Rocks and How to Find Them\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for seasoned collectors and beginner rockhounds alike. It also makes a wonderful gift or self-purchase for nature lovers and rock, mineral, and fossil enthusiasts who love looking for and identifying cool rocks in the wild but could use some expertise and guidance.","brand":"Princeton Architectural Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43255814389823,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/8626\/8223\/files\/24516023482827.jpg?v=1778715785","url":"https:\/\/bookconnection.com.au\/products\/beautiful-rocks-and-how-to-find-them-a-modern-rockhounds-guide-by-alison-jean-cole","provider":"The Book Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}