Kentucky Agate

Author : Roland L. McIntosh
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 081314275X
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kentucky Agate written by Roland L. McIntosh and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2013-10-10 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among the rarest and most prized minerals, agate is one of the most exquisite examples of nature's artwork. A striking rock that occurs in various shapes and sizes, with a vivid assortment of colors, agates are coveted by collectors and becoming rarer across the globe. Although the Bluegrass State is usually overlooked in the international study of agate, some of the most beautiful and colorful specimens in the world are hidden away in the rugged terrain of eastern Kentucky's scenic Knobs Region. Kentucky Agate is the first book to showcase the unique mineral, treasured for its fine grain and vibrant banks of deep, varied colors. Authors Roland L. McIntosh and Warren H. Anderson have collected hundreds of professional color photographs, revealing the beauty and diversity of this sought-after stone. With detailed maps of the region surrounding the city of Irvine, Kentucky, including parts of Estill, Powell, Jackson, Menifee, Madison, and Lee counties, Kentucky Agate reveals locations where agate may be found. Featuring full-color photographs showing aspects of the rock not visible to the naked eye, this book also provides detailed information on the history, geology, chemistry, and formation of the mineral, giving collectors and Kentucky nature enthusiasts a stunning look into the world of agate collection and the hidden story of the breathtaking formation of the official state rock.

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Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Kentucky Geological Survey written by and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Alan McPherson
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1463442645
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book State Geosymbols written by Alan McPherson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the tourmaline of Maine to the black coral of Hawaii, our state's official geological symbols or geosymbols are as uniquely diverse as the terrain and character of the 50 states themselves. In this reference book over 150 state geosymbols are presented with informative text that highlights their adoptive legislation, geologic and social history. Color photo montages add visual interest to the pages.

Author : Cameron M. Ludwick
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 0253039266
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Famous Kentucky Flavors written by Cameron M. Ludwick and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kentucky has a rich tradition of good eatin', with famous classics like fried chicken and bourbon balls as well as less well-known Bluegrass mainstays like spoonbread, burgoo, and Derby pie. There's nothing worse than pulling off the road for a tasty bite and being confronted with a less than appetizing meal instead. Veteran road trippers Cameron Ludwick and Blair Thomas Hess are on a mission to help you ditch the dives. They have traveled the state and mapped out the best local foods, festivals, and flavors. From their trek to the Beer Cheese Festival in Winchester to the Hot Brown Hop in Louisville, these gals know the best places to eat and want to take you along for the ride in Famous Kentucky Flavors. Along the way, you'll visit all the classics and will also be introduced to some more unusual fare, including lamb fries, Benedictine spread, and barbecued mutton. Plan your own lip-smacking road trip from bourbon balls to burgoo with Famous Kentucky Flavors.

Author : Howard Rheingold
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781889330464
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book They Have a Word for it written by Howard Rheingold and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They Have a Word for It takes the reader to the far corners of the globe to discover words and phrases for which there are not equivalents in English. From the North Pole to New Guinea, from Easter Island to Tibet, Howard Rheingold explores more than forty familiar and obscure languages to discover genuinely useful (rather than simply odd) words that can open up new ways of understanding and experiencing life. --Sarabande Books.

Author : Trace Mayer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780989062121
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Museum Bees written by Trace Mayer and published by . This book was released on 2021-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Trace Mayer's Museum Bees: Including an overview of his work, the history, methodology, and variety of pieces created as well as interior design installations in clients homes.

Author : Rich Smith
Publisher : ABDO
ISBN 13 : 1616131519
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kentucky written by Rich Smith and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2009-08-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy-to-read text with bright, full color photographs brings Kentucky to young students. Presented in a simple, easily understandable, "scrapbook" format, kids will truly enjoy opening this travelogue-like book. This 48-page book is filled with current state facts and statistical data. Important historical information segues to up-to-date details on cities, economics, geography, and climate. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Author : John Hamilton
Publisher : ABDO
ISBN 13 : 1680774239
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kentucky written by John Hamilton and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2016-08-15 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Kentucky, the Bluegrass State! Your students will listen to bluegrass music at the River Of Music Party Festival, explore caves at Mammoth Cave National Park, watch the Kentucky Derby, visit the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, and more as they learn about Kentucky's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing.

Author : Donald Kasper
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780982759370
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Geologic and Inclusion Study of the Keokuk, Iowa and Kentucky Sedimentary Geodes (Agates) written by Donald Kasper and published by . This book was released on 2012-09-25 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Upper Mississippi geology relating Iowa, Indiana, and Kentucky agate geology, and a study of their inclusions.

Author : Diane Morgan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 031334406X
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gemlore written by Diane Morgan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-06-30 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every culture has developed its own lore of rocks. From the stones of Aaron's breastplate to the foundational rocks of the New Jerusalem, from the creation tales of South America to the blood stones of Burma, gems have taken their place in the mythology and magic of the human race. This book details the lore attached to particular gems. Each chapter covers a particular stone and discusses the gem's geological, historical, mythical, and legendary qualities. A valuable resource for anyone researching symbols, myth, history, or literature, this book also helps science students understand the humanistic context of gemstones and offers social studies students a fascinating view of gems in world cultures. Each chapter covers a particular gemstone, such as diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. It also covers organic gems, such as pearl, coral, and amber. The chapters discuss the natural history of the stone, including where the gem is found, its value, and its use; the role the gem has played in history, especially for certain famous stones such as the Hope Diamond; and the myths, powers, and legends that have attached to the stone over the centuries. Science students will appreciate the humanistic context the book offers for gemstones, while social studies students will appreciate its consideration of gems across times and places. Students of literature and the arts will welcome the book's attention to gems as symbols, and general readers will find it a fascinating guide to the lore and legend of precious stones.