CAIRNGORMS by Alan McKirdy ( 9781780273709 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

CAIRNGORMS
LANDSCAPES IN STONE

By:

Alan McKirdy

Format:

Paperback

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£6.99

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£5.10

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ISBN 10:

1780273703

ISBN 13:

9781780273709

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Publisher:

BIRLINN GENERAL

Pub. date:

1 April, 2017

Series:

Landscapes in Stone

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Description:

One of 4 books to launch a brand-new series on Scotland's geology and landscapes which explain how Scotland's scenery was made, why it looks the way it does today and how it has changed over millions of years

Synopsis:

The geology of the Cairngorms was created on a timeline that stretches back hundreds of millions of years. Much of the land is underlain by granite that formed deep within the Earth's crust and 'surfaced' as the overlying layers of rock were stripped away by ice, wind and water. The bedrock is hard, and although the area has been heavily glaciated, still boasts 18 Munros, the highest of Scotland's peaks. The area attracts climbers, walkers and assorted adventurers who want to pit themselves against some of the most challenging conditions to be found anywhere in the UK. The plants and animals of the Cairngorms need to be hardy to survive the severe winter conditions. The higher reaches of the mountains are rich in montane vegetation such as lichen-rich heath and other habitats support many rare species.

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Colour throughout

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Birlinn Ltd

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