Author: Diana E. Northup
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
"This is a family story of America's most famous cave explorer who was trapped and died in Sand Cave in 1925. That story has been told many times, but never before has the complete life of Floyd Collins been presented. Floyd's younger brother Homer tells how Floyd was fascinated with caves from his childhood, of his discovery of the famous Crystal Cave on the home property, and of the rescue attempts from the viewpoint of a brother so devoted that his extraordinary efforts to save Floyd were rewarded by his being removed from the premises while others inexperienced in working in caves carried on the unsuccessful attempt. It is a warm story of a man whose love in life was exploring caves, a man who endured his grim death with dignity and pride in his vocation."--Page 4 of cover
A Guide to Speleological Literature of the English Language
Author: Diana E. Northup
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
"This is a family story of America's most famous cave explorer who was trapped and died in Sand Cave in 1925. That story has been told many times, but never before has the complete life of Floyd Collins been presented. Floyd's younger brother Homer tells how Floyd was fascinated with caves from his childhood, of his discovery of the famous Crystal Cave on the home property, and of the rescue attempts from the viewpoint of a brother so devoted that his extraordinary efforts to save Floyd were rewarded by his being removed from the premises while others inexperienced in working in caves carried on the unsuccessful attempt. It is a warm story of a man whose love in life was exploring caves, a man who endured his grim death with dignity and pride in his vocation."--Page 4 of cover
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
"This is a family story of America's most famous cave explorer who was trapped and died in Sand Cave in 1925. That story has been told many times, but never before has the complete life of Floyd Collins been presented. Floyd's younger brother Homer tells how Floyd was fascinated with caves from his childhood, of his discovery of the famous Crystal Cave on the home property, and of the rescue attempts from the viewpoint of a brother so devoted that his extraordinary efforts to save Floyd were rewarded by his being removed from the premises while others inexperienced in working in caves carried on the unsuccessful attempt. It is a warm story of a man whose love in life was exploring caves, a man who endured his grim death with dignity and pride in his vocation."--Page 4 of cover
A Guide to Speleological Literature of the English Language
Author: Diana E. Northup
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780939748525
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 539
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780939748525
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 539
Book Description
Alpine Caving Techniques
Author: Georges Marbach
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
A Guide to Caves and Karst of Indiana
Author: Samuel S. Frushour
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253000963
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
Planning to visit a tourist cave in Indiana, or just curious about what lies beneath your feet? This compact and comprehensive field guide explains how caves are created, the different geological features to be seen in them, and the types of animals that inhabit them.
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253000963
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
Planning to visit a tourist cave in Indiana, or just curious about what lies beneath your feet? This compact and comprehensive field guide explains how caves are created, the different geological features to be seen in them, and the types of animals that inhabit them.
Beyond Mammoth Cave
Author: James D. Borden
Publisher: SIU Press
ISBN: 9780809323463
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
"The big cave sucked us in," write Borden and Brucker, and so begins their account (told in alternating first-person chapters) of the roles they played in extending Kentucky's Mammoth Cave from 144 miles in 1972 to over 300 miles in 1983. Generously illustrated with drawings and maps, their tale is both a history of spelunking and an underground adventure--for the non-claustrophobic--complete with competitive rivalries and physical peril. A sequel to The longest cave, by Brucker and Richard Watson (1973). Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher: SIU Press
ISBN: 9780809323463
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
"The big cave sucked us in," write Borden and Brucker, and so begins their account (told in alternating first-person chapters) of the roles they played in extending Kentucky's Mammoth Cave from 144 miles in 1972 to over 300 miles in 1983. Generously illustrated with drawings and maps, their tale is both a history of spelunking and an underground adventure--for the non-claustrophobic--complete with competitive rivalries and physical peril. A sequel to The longest cave, by Brucker and Richard Watson (1973). Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR
Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science
Author: John Gunn
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135455082
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1971
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science contains 350 alphabetically arranged entries. The topics include cave and karst geoscience, cave archaeology and human use of caves, art in caves, hydrology and groundwater, cave and karst history, and conservation and management. The Encyclopedia is extensively illustrated with photographs, maps, diagrams, and tables, and has thematic content lists and a comprehensive index to facilitate searching and browsing.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135455082
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1971
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science contains 350 alphabetically arranged entries. The topics include cave and karst geoscience, cave archaeology and human use of caves, art in caves, hydrology and groundwater, cave and karst history, and conservation and management. The Encyclopedia is extensively illustrated with photographs, maps, diagrams, and tables, and has thematic content lists and a comprehensive index to facilitate searching and browsing.
Encyclopedia of Caves
Author: William B. White
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128141255
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1260
Book Description
Encyclopedia of Caves, Third Edition, provides detailed background information to anyone with a serious interest in caves. This includes students, both undergraduate and graduate, in the earth, biological and environmental sciences, and consultants, environmental scientists, land managers and government agency staff whose work requires them to know something about caves and the biota that inhabit them. Caves touch on many scientific interests in geology, climate science, biology, hydrology, archaeology, and paleontology, as well as more popular interests in sport caving and cave exploration. Case studies and descriptions of specific caves selected for their special features and public interest are also included. This book will appeal to these audiences by providing in-depth essays written by expert authors chosen for their expertise in their assigned subject. - Features 14 new chapters and 13 completely rewritten chapters - Contains beautifully illustrated content, with more than 500 color images of cave life and features - Provides extensive bibliographies that allow readers to access their subject of interest in greater depth
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128141255
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1260
Book Description
Encyclopedia of Caves, Third Edition, provides detailed background information to anyone with a serious interest in caves. This includes students, both undergraduate and graduate, in the earth, biological and environmental sciences, and consultants, environmental scientists, land managers and government agency staff whose work requires them to know something about caves and the biota that inhabit them. Caves touch on many scientific interests in geology, climate science, biology, hydrology, archaeology, and paleontology, as well as more popular interests in sport caving and cave exploration. Case studies and descriptions of specific caves selected for their special features and public interest are also included. This book will appeal to these audiences by providing in-depth essays written by expert authors chosen for their expertise in their assigned subject. - Features 14 new chapters and 13 completely rewritten chapters - Contains beautifully illustrated content, with more than 500 color images of cave life and features - Provides extensive bibliographies that allow readers to access their subject of interest in greater depth
Grey Literature in Library and Information Studies
Author: Dominic Farace
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 3598441495
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The further rise of electronic publishing has come to change the scale and diversity of grey literature facing librarians and other information practitioners. This compiled work brings together research and authorship over the past decade dealing with both the supply and demand sides of grey literature. While this book is written with students and instructors of Colleges and Schools of Library and Information Science in mind, it likewise serves as a reader for information professionals working in any and all like knowledge-based communities.
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 3598441495
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The further rise of electronic publishing has come to change the scale and diversity of grey literature facing librarians and other information practitioners. This compiled work brings together research and authorship over the past decade dealing with both the supply and demand sides of grey literature. While this book is written with students and instructors of Colleges and Schools of Library and Information Science in mind, it likewise serves as a reader for information professionals working in any and all like knowledge-based communities.
The Complete Caving Manual
Author: Andy Sparrow
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN: 9781847971463
Category : Caving
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The irresistible appeal of caves is obvious from the enduring popularity of commercialized show-caves: dark, mysterious and beautiful, the hidden world of caves draws the visitor ever deeper.
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN: 9781847971463
Category : Caving
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The irresistible appeal of caves is obvious from the enduring popularity of commercialized show-caves: dark, mysterious and beautiful, the hidden world of caves draws the visitor ever deeper.
Field Guide to Caves and Karst of Guam
Author: Danko Taboroši
Publisher: Bess Press
ISBN: 9781573061797
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Annotation This essential reference for cavers, hikers, divers, and students of Guam's geology includes color photographs, diagrams, maps, and a glossary.
Publisher: Bess Press
ISBN: 9781573061797
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Annotation This essential reference for cavers, hikers, divers, and students of Guam's geology includes color photographs, diagrams, maps, and a glossary.