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HomeGems, Minerals & Rocks of Wyoming: A Guide for Rock Hounds, Prospectors & Collectors |
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 Not for Amateurs Feb 07, 2010
This is not exactly an X marks the spot book. Unlike the typical field guide there are not explicit maps or directions to locations. This is not a bad thing if you have a bit of knowledge about minerals and geology, and a little Indiana Jones in you. I would not recommend the book for the rank amateur unless they have friends or colleagues with a bit of geological savvy. Otherwise the geological and mineralogical information are as good as you will find regarding Wyoming.
To the author's credit he provides photos of typical field specimens as opposed to multi-thousand dollar museum specimens.
I was disappointed in the numerous typographical errors, the spelling errors, and the grammatical errors that pervade the book. The book would have benefited from a more thorough proofreading of the manuscript prior to being sent to the printer.
I also feel that the author would benefit from leaving out his personal gripes about the Wyoming Geological Survey. His issues with the organization may very well be founded but I am not sure if this is the proper venue to be airing them. It lends a somewhat negative feel to the book. Perhaps the author should celebrate the fact that he had the opportunity to spend 29 years wandering around the state exploring for minerals and he got paid to do it. Some of us would almost give our right arm for an opportunity like that.
For the most part I am happy with the book and consider it to be a valuable addition to my library along with the various other bulletins that the author was involved with during his tenure at the Wyoming Geological Survey.
 surprised Nov 03, 2009
I was surprised that diamonds aren't always found in coal!
This was very informative on different minerals
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Buy it, you will like it. Sep 08, 2009
If you are into rocks & minerals of Wyoming, this book gives you a 30 year short cut. The author has combined his expertise, experience and passion for geology into a no-nonsense, x marks the spot, book. I recently took several trips to Wyoming from my home state of Montana and found the Sweetwater agates and white opals in the location given in the book. I am looking forward to my next adventure to Wyoming.
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