Bibliograph

The practical geologist, how to apply primitive skills for everyday use, Garret Romaine

Type

Label

The practical geologist, how to apply primitive skills for everyday use, Garret Romaine

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The practical geologist

Nature of contents

bibliographyhandbooks

Oclc number

1330202853

Responsibility statement

Garret Romaine

Series statement

Falcon guides

Sub title

how to apply primitive skills for everyday use

Summary

"The Practical Geologist traces the impact of geology on the first toolmakers in their trek toward civilization and details how understanding geology allowed for advances in agriculture, construction, weaponry, and the arts. Using full-color pictures, tables, diagrams, and simple language, The Practical Geologist covers the basics of geology and applies them directly to everyday situations, serving as a practical guide to co-existing in the physical world"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Getting started -- Understanding geology -- Immediate survival -- Shelter from the storm -- Staying warm -- Safe water -- Original tools -- Metal tools -- Medicine from rocks -- Improving the homestead -- Civilization -- Back to the land and beyond

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