num_pages: 256
description: Geology off the beaten track follows on the successof author Nick Norman’s earlier Geological Journeys(co-authored with Gavin Whitfi eld), which has sold morethan 20 000 copies in the last 6 years.This new book helps readers understand and interpret thegeology along SA’s regional and other less-travelled roads.● It features 13 detailed routes across the country, takingin geologically interesting areas such as the Richtersveld,Cape winelands and the Valley of Desolation nearGraaff-Reinet.● The text is richly illustrated with photos and explanatorydiagrams, making it suitable for armchair travellers too.● Maps for all the routes indicate key geosites, withGPS readings to pinpoint their location.This is a must-have handbook for travellers in the region,or for anyone wanting to know more about our rocksand landforms.
language: English
title: Geology Off the Beaten Track: Exploring South Africa's Hidden Treasures
publisher: Struik Nature