Help On Reading Material

[Joe L]

Can any one recommend a book on rocks and geology for someone interested, but knows nothing about either.

Being an older gent, having an interest in geology, where can I start.

Thanks, Joe

[HardPack]

“The Field Guide to Geology”, David Lambert will provide a shorten overview of the geologic processes. A college or university level “used” text book of “physical geology” will go into more detail & depth. There is a “Roadside Geology of New York” which will allow some specific hands on exploring. A good handbook such as Smithsonian Nature Guide “Rocks and Minerals”, R.L Bonewitz will help in the field. Have fun….

[Joe L]

Thanks H.P, The journey begins.  

[GB_Amateur]

The Practical Geologist is a good overview of the general topic.

[HardPack]

Also you might want to check out “Myron Cook” a geologist on youtube. 

[Joe L]

Will do thanks all….

[Joe L]

   Always had interest but never just took the step to learn, now its  time. 

[Bear]

Here is the link to the free text book that my school uses for Geology 101

https://opengeology.org/textbook/

 

[Joe L]

Bear, that’s excellent, thanks, Joe 

[GB_Amateur]

2 hours ago, Bear said:

Here is the link to the free text book that my school uses for Geology 101

https://opengeology.org/textbook/

 

Things sure have changed since I was in school, and in this case, for the better.  I skimmed chapter 1 -- excellent.