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Science Geology

The Geology of Southern Vancouver Island

by (author) Chris Yorath

Publisher
Harbour Publishing Co. Ltd.
Initial publish date
Apr 2005
Category
Geology, Western Provinces
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781550173628
    Publish Date
    Apr 2005
    List Price
    $29.95

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"This book is tailor-made for the keen amateur geologist wishing to learn more about geology and apply it to a particular landscape with which he or she is familiar or can readily relate to."
-Jeremy McCall, BC Naturalist

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Updated and expanded, this revised edition includes:

* New sites of interest, including the Alberni Valley, Pacific Rim National Park and the Nanoose Peninsula.
* All new photographs of the areas discussed in the book.
* Additional information on the science of geology.

Geology of Southern Vancouver Island reveals the Island in a whole new way as it points out fault lines, glacier erratics, fossils and other interesting natural formations. In a clear and straight-forward manner, author C.J. Yorath guides geologists and amateur naturalists alike to some of the most interesting geological sites on the southern island.

About the author

Chris Yorath is a retired professional geologist with more than 100 professional papers and four books to his credit. As a sailor in the local waters his interest in D’Arcy began with reading about Gulf Islands. He has made many visits to the island and was responsible for the finding of the original location of the colony; he also initiated plans to have a memorial placed at the site which is now a provincial park. He recently participated in the filming of the documentary Island of Shadows, the story of D’Arcy Island. He lives on Vancouver Island’s Saanich Peninsula with his wife, Linda.

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