Author: Don Pitcher
Publisher: Moon Travel
ISBN: 9781566919531
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 760
Book Description
Each guide contains not only detailed information on the best transportation, accommodation, restaurant, and sightseeing options but also custom maps and fascinating sidebars--all the tools travelers need to make their own choices and create a travel strategy that is theirs alone.
Wyoming
Author: Don Pitcher
Publisher: Moon Travel
ISBN: 9781566919531
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 760
Book Description
Each guide contains not only detailed information on the best transportation, accommodation, restaurant, and sightseeing options but also custom maps and fascinating sidebars--all the tools travelers need to make their own choices and create a travel strategy that is theirs alone.
Publisher: Moon Travel
ISBN: 9781566919531
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 760
Book Description
Each guide contains not only detailed information on the best transportation, accommodation, restaurant, and sightseeing options but also custom maps and fascinating sidebars--all the tools travelers need to make their own choices and create a travel strategy that is theirs alone.
Uniquely Wyoming
Author: Larry Bograd
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
ISBN: 9781403447357
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Each book in this series concentrates on the things that make each state unique. State-specific topics covered include: geography and climate, "Famous Firsts," state symbols, history and poeple, state government, culture, food, folklore and legends, sports teams, businesses and products, attractions and landmarks.
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
ISBN: 9781403447357
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Each book in this series concentrates on the things that make each state unique. State-specific topics covered include: geography and climate, "Famous Firsts," state symbols, history and poeple, state government, culture, food, folklore and legends, sports teams, businesses and products, attractions and landmarks.
The Jade Kingdom
Author: J. Desautels
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1468465724
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1468465724
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Agates
Author: Pat McMahan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692651384
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
This book documents what is likely the most complete collection of agates worldwide. It contains pictures of more than 1250 of the choicest and rarest specimens of sagenite, plume, and banded agate along with some other fine lapidary materials from Pat McMahan's personal collection. The specimens featured in the book come from over 300 locations world-wide. Most of the agates pictured in this book are self-collected by the author. These specimens were collected from 19 states in the Untied States, Mexico, Argentina, Canada, and Alaska. Also included are interesting personal collecting stories, prospecting techniques, and mining history of various locations.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692651384
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
This book documents what is likely the most complete collection of agates worldwide. It contains pictures of more than 1250 of the choicest and rarest specimens of sagenite, plume, and banded agate along with some other fine lapidary materials from Pat McMahan's personal collection. The specimens featured in the book come from over 300 locations world-wide. Most of the agates pictured in this book are self-collected by the author. These specimens were collected from 19 states in the Untied States, Mexico, Argentina, Canada, and Alaska. Also included are interesting personal collecting stories, prospecting techniques, and mining history of various locations.
Jade
Author: Roger Keverne
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1461539226
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
FOREWORD RECUMBENT HORSE Chinese, Ming Dynasty. 1 Length: 3 /2 in (9 em). The formation of the head with its marked convexity of outline resembles that of one depicted on a mural painting in a Northern Song tomb, discovered at Pai-Sha in Honan. Despite its size, this horse has a strong sculptural quality. Worked from pale green jade with light brown markings. t has been said that a single daily issue of a newspaper effort to survey the jade scene worldwide. These volumes such as The New York Times, Neue Zurcher Zeitung or Le were bigger than was necessary considering the amount of Monde contains more information than someone text included (measuring 24 x 18 inches, 61 x 46 cm, and living in the 17th century would have faced in a lifetime. weighing 110 lb (50 kg) together), and Bishop was not Jade scholarship cannot escape the information explosion interested in wide dissemination of the subject. He printed of our century. Our knowledge on the subject of jade has only 106 copies, none of which was for sale, and then des been radically expanded in two directions, from the past troyed the plates. The copies were sent to important libra and in the present, and a definitive survey bringing together ries, museums and crowned heads around the world. As the latest research from around the world is long overdue.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1461539226
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
FOREWORD RECUMBENT HORSE Chinese, Ming Dynasty. 1 Length: 3 /2 in (9 em). The formation of the head with its marked convexity of outline resembles that of one depicted on a mural painting in a Northern Song tomb, discovered at Pai-Sha in Honan. Despite its size, this horse has a strong sculptural quality. Worked from pale green jade with light brown markings. t has been said that a single daily issue of a newspaper effort to survey the jade scene worldwide. These volumes such as The New York Times, Neue Zurcher Zeitung or Le were bigger than was necessary considering the amount of Monde contains more information than someone text included (measuring 24 x 18 inches, 61 x 46 cm, and living in the 17th century would have faced in a lifetime. weighing 110 lb (50 kg) together), and Bishop was not Jade scholarship cannot escape the information explosion interested in wide dissemination of the subject. He printed of our century. Our knowledge on the subject of jade has only 106 copies, none of which was for sale, and then des been radically expanded in two directions, from the past troyed the plates. The copies were sent to important libra and in the present, and a definitive survey bringing together ries, museums and crowned heads around the world. As the latest research from around the world is long overdue.
Minerals Yearbook
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mineral industries
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mineral industries
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
Mineral Resources of the Stratified Primitive Area, Wyoming
Author: Keith B. Ketner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
An evaluation of the mineral potential of the area.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
An evaluation of the mineral potential of the area.
The Totem Pole
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indians of North America
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indians of North America
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
The 50 State Gems and Minerals
Author: Yinan Wang
Publisher: Schiffer + ORM
ISBN: 1507301987
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
An engaging kids' guide to the official US state gems and minerals by award-winning author Yinan Wan. How many states claim quartz as their official state gem? This guidebook answers this question and more as it explores the treasures that are designated official state gems and minerals. More than 150 photographs showcase these marvels, from the Star Blue quartz of Alabama to the jade nephrite of Wyoming. Each state entry is presented with details about the state gem and mineral, with pictures of each, and a map of the state showing where the gem or mineral can be found. Some states do not yet have designated gems or minerals, and suggestions and guidance are provided so that the reader can lead the way in getting one designated. Museums and parks with minerals are listed in the appendix so readers can go see specimens in person. Encyclopedic yet easy to read, this book is great for mineral and gem enthusiasts and future geologists of all ages.
Publisher: Schiffer + ORM
ISBN: 1507301987
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
An engaging kids' guide to the official US state gems and minerals by award-winning author Yinan Wan. How many states claim quartz as their official state gem? This guidebook answers this question and more as it explores the treasures that are designated official state gems and minerals. More than 150 photographs showcase these marvels, from the Star Blue quartz of Alabama to the jade nephrite of Wyoming. Each state entry is presented with details about the state gem and mineral, with pictures of each, and a map of the state showing where the gem or mineral can be found. Some states do not yet have designated gems or minerals, and suggestions and guidance are provided so that the reader can lead the way in getting one designated. Museums and parks with minerals are listed in the appendix so readers can go see specimens in person. Encyclopedic yet easy to read, this book is great for mineral and gem enthusiasts and future geologists of all ages.
Wyoming Trivia
Author: Brian Day
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493080458
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
What do Broken Nose McCall, Big Nose Parrot, Bad Hand MacKenzie, and Captain Kangaroo have in common? Where can you find ringing rocks, vanishing rivers, and cement trucks mixing up a batch of pancake batter? The answer is Wyoming-- and you can read all about it in Wyoming Trivia, a terrific collection of trivia about the wildest state in the Union. From Cattle Kate and Buffalo Bill Cody to Liver Eatin’ Johnson, all things wild, wooly, and wonderful about Wyoming are here!
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493080458
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
What do Broken Nose McCall, Big Nose Parrot, Bad Hand MacKenzie, and Captain Kangaroo have in common? Where can you find ringing rocks, vanishing rivers, and cement trucks mixing up a batch of pancake batter? The answer is Wyoming-- and you can read all about it in Wyoming Trivia, a terrific collection of trivia about the wildest state in the Union. From Cattle Kate and Buffalo Bill Cody to Liver Eatin’ Johnson, all things wild, wooly, and wonderful about Wyoming are here!