A core component of the natural world is the geology, in the rocks and the landforms that have been created by their erosion. The plants that cover so much of the world’s land areas, ant the myriad animals that inhabit each environment, form the wonderful world of nature, but the backdrops to all of them are the landscapes that are the world of geology.

So many of the world’s great natural attractions – the sites, the sights, the national parks, the wow places that folk travel to see – are features of their geology, with landforms that range from awe-inspiring to simply beautiful. And then there are so many more terrains and landscapes that have great stories to tell.

Travelling the world, always armed with a camera, led to the author compiling a substantial collection of photographs, many of which reflected his own interests in their geological theme. This has grown into a worldwide overview of just a fraction of the magnificent sights, both natural and influenced by mankind, that make the geological world so totally fascinating and frequently so beautiful.

Within these pages, the photographs and their short, accompanying texts offer just a taste of the visual delights within the world of geology. They constitute a grand tour across the surface of our planet, taking in as many as possible of our most spectacular and most fascinating sites. The whole book is perhaps best viewed as a glorious journey of discovery.

Will be of great appeal to all geologists including students and teachers and anyone with an interest in the natural world and its processes.

‘…makes a splendid coffee table type book, one to be periodically dipped into… Tony’s excellent book provides inspiring insight into the Earth’s magnificent landscapes…’ Mercian Geologist

‘…It’s a real bargain. I can’t imagine you’ll find a more attractive and informative book of fantastic geological landscape photos anywhere and at any price’.  Magazine of the Geologists’ Association

‘…World of Geology…takes its readers…to some of the strangest, iconic and little-known places on earth…Tony’s writing flows and is eminently readable…making this very attractive to cavers and to use as a present for others.  Descent Magazine

'...a splendid and substantial collection of photographs...it is the beautiful, full-colour photographs that dominate and make this a lovely addition to one's library - to dip into whenever time allows or to read from cover to cover'.  Deposits Magazine

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