Australian Caves And Caving
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback with some wear and fading to cover. Page Condition: good. Markings: previous owner. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A practical and visually rich guide to the world beneath Australia's surface, Australian Caves and Caving presents a comprehensive introduction to the country's most spectacular cave systems and the sport of speleology. The guide details the geology, formation, and remarkable features of Australia's limestone karst landscapes, from the iconic Jenolan Caves in New South Wales to the vast caverns of the Nullarbor Plain. Written with the enthusiasm of a seasoned explorer, it instructs readers on the techniques, equipment, and safety practices essential for caving, making it an invaluable resource for both beginners and experienced cavers. The Periwinkle Colour Guides series was renowned for its high-quality photography, and this volume illustrates the breathtaking beauty of Australia's underground world in vivid colour, capturing the drama of stalactites, stalagmites, and subterranean passages that have formed over millions of years.
Author: Wolfgang Kahrau
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback with some wear and fading to cover. Page Condition: good. Markings: previous owner. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A practical and visually rich guide to the world beneath Australia's surface, Australian Caves and Caving presents a comprehensive introduction to the country's most spectacular cave systems and the sport of speleology. The guide details the geology, formation, and remarkable features of Australia's limestone karst landscapes, from the iconic Jenolan Caves in New South Wales to the vast caverns of the Nullarbor Plain. Written with the enthusiasm of a seasoned explorer, it instructs readers on the techniques, equipment, and safety practices essential for caving, making it an invaluable resource for both beginners and experienced cavers. The Periwinkle Colour Guides series was renowned for its high-quality photography, and this volume illustrates the breathtaking beauty of Australia's underground world in vivid colour, capturing the drama of stalactites, stalagmites, and subterranean passages that have formed over millions of years.