Dimensions
165 x 235 x 14mm
The Dorset and East Devon region is characterized by a variety of beautiful landscapes and a wealth of exciting geology, including such features as Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Chesil Beach, the fossil-laden cliffs of Lyme Regis and the red cliffs of East Devon. The area is equally well-known for numerous fascinating examples of how our ancestors interacted with the landscape, from Neolithic burial mounds and earthworks, through more recent effects of mining, quarrying and mineral extraction, to the local materials used to build houses. Geologist Malcolm Hart guides the reader through this beautiful landscape, explaining how it was formed and how the various geological eras have affected the landscape we see today. The book describes how many features of the landscape are a result of human intervention, and relates these to the history of the area. AUTHOR: Malcolm Hart read Geology at Imperial College, London, where he remained for PhD research, largely based on the cretaceous micropaleontology of Southern England, including the Isle of Wight, Dorset, Devon, Somerset and Wiltshire. He is currently Professor of Micropaleontology in the School of Earth, Ocean and Environmental Sciences at the University of Plymouth. Malcolm is an active member of the Science and Conservation Advisory Group of the Dorset mEast Devon World Heritage Site. He lives in Plymouth. SELLING POINTS: Aimed at amateur geologists, walker/hikers, local historians and anyone interested in the natural history of the region Provides a valuable background to this fascinating region for both visitors to the area and those already familiar with its geology 290 colour photos
