- Hardcover: 294 pages
- Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press,U.S. (1 April 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0873516494
- ISBN-13: 978-0873516495
- Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 14.6 x 2.7 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,152,481 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
Opening Goliath: Danger and Discovery in Caving
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Narrow passages, twisting upward or dropping precipitously. Huge vaults filled with fantastic shapes. Tunnels twined in tangled mazes. Over centuries, underground rivers can carve holes and rooms in solid rock; drips of water build walls of stone. Natural caves shape another world beneath our feet. Dangerous and beautiful, these places remain unknown - until someone decides to investigate. In 2004, businessman and caver John Ackerman drilled an entryway into Goliath Cave, a huge and unexplored complex in the karst region of southeastern Minnesota. Squeezing through tiny openings, scuba diving through silt-filled waters, scaling walls, and traversing crevasses, he and his fellow cavers painstakingly mapped ever-further reaches of the complex in an exploration that continues to this day. But man-made caves that do not breathe can be even more dangerous than their natural cousins. In St. Paul, also in 2004, five teenagers entered an area where intermittent fires robbed the air of oxygen. Only two emerged alive. The author intertwines these two incidents, showing the dangers experienced by both groups - one highly prepared and experienced and the other tragically ill equipped. With equal parts of suspense and caution, "Opening Goliath" never leaves readers alone in the dark.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Amazing!
23 April 2009
Format:Hardcover
Griffith delivers! As a Minnesotan I was truly stunned to find the wild world that lies just beneath our feet! Probably the most interesting aspect of this book is that more writers aren't covering the subject. The real-life protagonists risk it all to crawl/dive/stand where no human has ever gone before. The true stories are worthy of a James Bond flick. It's a wonderful read for anyone and a must read if you consider yourself a Minnesotan. I hope this paves the way for more books on the subject!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Teriffic Read
8 May 2009
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
As a long time caver, I'm always interested in books about caving. I was unaware that there were any extensive caves in this part of the country. Cary Griffiths does a great job. I look forward to reading more books by him.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A real page turner
31 Mar 2009
Format:Hardcover
Wow....you can't make up excitement and adventure any scarier than this real life adventure far under ground in Minnesota. Griffith has carefully researched and documented his exploration of the cavers and their caves.I personally have no need to experience the excitement and terror faced by these people, I was terrified enough just reading about it! A real page-turner. And a balanced reporting of the extreme politics involved in public/private ownership of the space under our feet.
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