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| Meteorites of Alberta (The) |
Anthony J. Whyte
Foreword Chris Herd |
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| Not every rock is of an earthly nature. Meteorites are our windows to other worlds, affording us rare glimpses of our own solar system when it was young. In The Meteorites of Alberta, Anthony J. Whyte offers a fresh perspective on the scientific research as well as the local, human history behind sixteen major meteorite falls and finds in Alberta. These detailed accounts of otherworldly rocks--with additional chapters on meteorite observation and recovery in Alberta, and an Alberta connection to the meteorite that killed off the dinosaurs--will fascinate amateur rockhounds and meteoriticists alike. |
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| ISBN: 978-0-88864-475-6 |
| Price: CND$ 34.95, USD$ 34.95, £ 18.5 |
| Discount: Trade |
| Subject: Alberta History/Astronomy/Geology |
| Publication Date: July 2009 |
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| Reviews |
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“With The Meteorites of Alberta, Anthony J. Whyte has written a magnificent book. It is one of the most brilliant in-depth compilations that I have read, on a specific field in the area of meteorites.”
Dr. Svend Buhl, Meteorite Recon, Germany |
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"Earth is hit by meteors all the time. The Meteorites of Alberta looks at several major meteorites who have crashed into the planet in Alberta. Sixteen have made science history, and each chapter details a rock and how it has changed our fundamental understanding of the universe. Aimed at both professionals in this field and non-specialist general readers, Anthony J. Whyte keeps it scientific and informative, making The Meteorites of Alberta a top pick for science collections.”
Wisconsin Bookwatch, December 2009 |
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"For amateur astronomer and author Anthony Whyte, the exploration of space begins in our own backyard. His new book--The Meteorites of Alberta--is a journey that delves into the history of this province and the explorers who are still peeling away the legends to find the facts. Whyte realized that Alberta is rich in meteorites and cites examples like the 1,100-year-old crater near Whitecourt, finds near Ferintosh, Vulcan, Kinsella, Mayerthorpe, Bruderheim, the nationally acclaimed Edmonton meteorite to the almost mystical Iron Creek meteor. Although scientific reams had been written on these finds, its circulation has been limited to the scientific community. Whyte wanted more and felt these incredible stories needed a greater exposure. But what Whyte may not have realized even as he penned the book, is that it really is a traveler's field guide. Loaded with scientific explanations of the various discoveries, it also captures the hunters, their experiences and provides a road map to their finds for future adventurers to follow.”
Anthony Kovats, County Market, October 21, 2009 |
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