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Embark on a captivating journey into the world of pebble spotting with this delightful pocket-sized guide. A perfect stocking filler for beach enthusiasts, this charming book marries scientific insight with mindful appreciation of nature's small wonders.
Transform your seaside strolls into thrilling treasure hunts as you learn to identify and cherish the diverse pebbles beneath your feet. Geologist Clive Mitchell's passion for these miniature marvels shines through in this beautifully illustrated compendium, featuring 40 distinct pebble types. From the common flint to the elusive rhomb porphyry - the veritable Holy Grail of pebble hunting - each entry is brimming with fascinating facts about composition and origin.
As you peruse this wonderfully browsable tome, you'll discover the extraordinary journeys these seemingly ordinary stones have undertaken. Uncover the secrets hidden within their shapes, colours, and patterns, and gain a newfound appreciation for the geological wonders scattered along our shores.
This National Trust edition includes space for personal musings, allowing you to document your own pebble-spotting adventures. Whether you're whiling away an idle moment at home or embarking on a coastal holiday, this guide promises to enhance your connection with the natural world, one pebble at a time.
Prepare to be enthralled by the mindful pleasure of pebble spotting. Simply settle yourself by a beach or stream, and within moments, you'll find yourself surrounded by a treasure trove of geological marvels. The Pebble Spotter's Guide invites you to leave no stone unturned in your quest to unravel the mysteries lying just beneath your feet.
Book ISBN: | 9781911657514 |
Book Author: | National Trust Books |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | National Trust Books |
Book Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Book Dimensions: | 131 x 163 x 18 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2022-03-03 |
Book Pagination: | 112 pages, (Colour illustrations throughout) |
Book Weight: | 244g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’