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'Everyone will surely learn something from the concise text, and you will revel in the breadth of variety offered by the myriad underground aspects of our planet. This isn't only a coffee-table book. Read and enjoy.' --Descent: the Magazine for Underground Exploration
'An excellent book, for all manner of reasons.' --Cave and Karst Science: Journal of the British Cave Research Association
'His (the author's) work, like the caves themselves, will enthral travellers and scientists alike.' --REAL Travel magazine
'An excellent book, for all manner of reasons.' --Cave and Karst Science: Journal of the British Cave Research Association
'His (the author's) work, like the caves themselves, will enthral travellers and scientists alike.' --REAL Travel magazine
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Visit some of the natural world s most awe-inspiring surroundings in Great Caves of the World. This visual feast tours 28 of the most spectacular caves from across the globe, each chosen for its unique appeal. Highly regarded geologist and caving expert, Tony Waltham, provides a concise introduction to the subject before exploring the exceptional characteristics of the featured caves. He describes how each one was formed, its environment and location, and how it contributes to our understanding of the underground. This sumptuously illustrated book takes readers on a journey to a remarkable and surprising array of environments, from huge underground rivers and long lava formations to secret temples and ancient archaeological sites. Dwell in forests of sparkling ice columns deep inside the Pinega Caves, Russia; be dazzled by the beautiful mineral deposits in Lechugilla Cave, USA; and discover the classic Yorkshire pothole at Gaping Gill, England.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this as a Christmas present for my son, he loves it. As a keen caver himself , it has inspired him to visit some of these spectacular caves. Even if you don't fancy crawling through mud and tight passages to get to these natural wonders, this book does the hard work for you so you can marvel at nature at it's best.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
beautifully done, but too short!
2 Oct 2008
Format:Hardcover
There are 28 caves in this 112-page book: each has some striking color photographs plus narrative text. Some of the photos are of formations that can be found in many caves, but most will help convey an idea of why a particular cave is included in the book. Every caver will have his/her opinions on why cave X should have been included in preference to cave Y, but the selection of caves from around the world is good. Of particular interest are photos of some immense cave passages, dramatic freefall pits, and the like.
What I and other cavers might miss here are maps--maps showing rough locations, and cave maps (plan or profile). We like to look at such maps to tweak our imagination. Fortunately, however, there are other sources--the Internet, the NSS News, and the superb Atlas of the Great Caves of the World (loaded with maps, but printed 20 years ago). So this is a book that will delight non-cavers and cavers especially--who will appreciate some of the fine caves that not many of them will be able to visit.
What I and other cavers might miss here are maps--maps showing rough locations, and cave maps (plan or profile). We like to look at such maps to tweak our imagination. Fortunately, however, there are other sources--the Internet, the NSS News, and the superb Atlas of the Great Caves of the World (loaded with maps, but printed 20 years ago). So this is a book that will delight non-cavers and cavers especially--who will appreciate some of the fine caves that not many of them will be able to visit.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A Selection of Interesting Caves
13 Jun 2009
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The author has selected twenty-eight caves from around the world and, following three pages of introduction to caves in general, devotes one or more pages to each, with at least one large color photograph. Many of the caves are big: Mammoth Cave as the longest cave, Carlsbad Cavern as the largest tourist cave, San Actun as the longest underwater cave, Kazumura Cave as the longest lava tube, caves of Mulu as the largest cave passages, Krubera as the deepest. But some are small caves notable for other reasons: Sterkfontein Cave for paleontology, Grotte Chauvet for paleolithic art, Villa Luz and and the Waitomo Caves for biology. Caves notable for scenery include Lechuguilla, ice caves of Austria, and Skocjanske Jame.
A few of the photos aren't sharp enough to warrant the size they are printed, and some could have used more skillful preparation for printing. The text appears to have been written for children, because the reader is annoyed by constant repetition of dimensions in both metric and English systems, as well as references back to the introduction whenever terms are used that are even slightly technical. Nevertheless it is informative and explains clearly why each cave qualified as one of the author's choices. If you are interested in caves but don't know where all the caves I mentioned are, you should read this color picture book.--Bill Mixon
A few of the photos aren't sharp enough to warrant the size they are printed, and some could have used more skillful preparation for printing. The text appears to have been written for children, because the reader is annoyed by constant repetition of dimensions in both metric and English systems, as well as references back to the introduction whenever terms are used that are even slightly technical. Nevertheless it is informative and explains clearly why each cave qualified as one of the author's choices. If you are interested in caves but don't know where all the caves I mentioned are, you should read this color picture book.--Bill Mixon
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Great photos. And Brazil is in the front cover!
19 Oct 2010
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The author takes us for a journey around the world, presenting several wonderful caves.
Although some more technical caves are missing (some of them really amazing), the books provide a great glimpse about Speleology, allowing the neophyte start thinking about a career (maybe a hobby) on this kind of adventure.
Although some more technical caves are missing (some of them really amazing), the books provide a great glimpse about Speleology, allowing the neophyte start thinking about a career (maybe a hobby) on this kind of adventure.
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