Celebrated American Caverns, especially Mammoth, Wyandot, and Luray Together with Historical, Scientific, and Descriptive Notices of Caves and Grottoes in Other Lands Hovey, Horace Carter Published by Johnson Reprint Corporation, 1970
A search for evidence of man's antiquity in the caverns of Central America. Being an account of the Corwith expedition of the Department of archaeology and palaeontology of the University of Pennsylvania / by Henry C. Mercer. 1975 HB reprint of the original 1896 edition.
A search for evidence of man's antiquity in the caverns of Central America. Being an account of the Corwith expedition of the Department of archaeology and palaeontology of the University of Pennsylvania / by Henry C. Mercer. 1975 SB reprint of the original 1896 edition.
Lessons from East Asia. By Japp Vermeulen and Tony Whitten. A Directions in Development title. 1999. 120 pp. Sb. Discussion of karst, karst organisms, as well as archaeological, geological, Aesthetic and cultural values. Plus chapters on Vulmerability, impact mitigation and options fo national management of limestone resources.
"With a popular treatise on the Formations Of Caves In Lime Rock, From the size of a quill to a Mammoth." Top right corner affected by silverfish. Foldout map has three stains but otherwise in good conditions. Title listed engraving (printed seperately) not included.
"The only booklet written about your park, and possibly any National Park or Monument for the bible interpretation". By Myrtle Shahan. Autographed. Water stained.
H. Hovey, 228pp, first ed, 1882, some water stains at top of pages, back fly leaf cracked, fold out map has some damage, binding is rubbed. One map has piece missing. One map missing a piece. Brown binding.
Used, first edition 1965. English. Pergamon Press. By A Vandel. Discusses the fundamental concepts in understanding the biological make up of cave-dwelling animals. The title aims to relate the subterranean world as a habitat for organisms. The first part of the text tackles basic concerns, such as the concept of the subterranean world and cavernicoles, along with the history and research concerns in biospeleology. Next, the selection enumerates the subterranean flora and fauna, along with the geographical distribution and ecology of cavernicoles. The next two parts detail the physiology and behavior of cavernicoles, while the last part tackles the evolution of cavarnicoles. The book will be of great interest to zoologists, biologists, and ecologists who wish to gain a better understanding of the biological properties of subterranean organisms. Autographed "With the author's compliment".
Edited by E.K. Tratman, by the members of the University of Bristol Spelaeological Society. A complete study in an area of 50 sq miles with all previous information included. Also the story of discovery, exploration, survey and investigation of 35 miles of very wet and dangerous caves over 17 years. 1969, 256pp, Fold out maps, illus. hb w/dj.
Riverby by John Burroughs, 1894 Includes 11 page visit to Mammoth Cave. Good victorian illustrated binding.Generally very good with a few chips on the top and bottom of the spine.Internally excellent.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine, 1855, includes December 1854 visit to Weyer's Cave and February with Virginia Illustrated visit to the Chimneys. Leather and marble paper binding, VG.
This title explores the underground caves, sinkholes and underground rivers of Jamaica. Alan Fincham Press University of the West Indies, 1997 - History - 447 pages. With specialist chapters contributed by: Grenville Draper, Ronald Read, Donald McFarlane, Ross MacPhee, Stuart Peck and Trevor Shaw.
Edited by David Gillieson. 1996 paperback. 324 pp. This book is aimed at students of the natural environment, but it will also appeal to those - cavers, environmental managers and field naturalists - who are curious about the underground world and its inhabitants. it is illustrated throughout with photographs, maps and line diagrams, almost all of which are original to the book.
Edited by C.H.D.Cullingford. One of the first books to try and put into writing the entire world of Speleology. A classic book in the field with 19 chapters under the catagories; Science of Caving and Practice of Caving,592pp, 1953, hb, w/dj
By D.W. Yalden and P.A. Morris, includes flight, anatomy, food, reproduction, sound, and much more. A good basic but thorough bat book for those who want more than a simple guide book. 1975, 246pp, illus., hb w/dj.
Cave Hunting By W. Boyd Dawkins, 1874, 455pp, Internal very clean. Binding banged at corners but tight. Much better condition then we usually find these.
Discovery At The Rio Camuy; The finding and exploring of one of the largest caves in the Western World By R. & J. Gurnee, A great story, which includes Emily's first expedition! 183pp, 1973, DJ.
