The Pebbles on the Beach

The Pebbles on the Beach

With a foreword by Robert Macfarlane

Pebble-hunting is a pleasant hobby that makes little demand upon oneâ€™s patience and still less upon oneâ€™s physical energy. (You may even enjoy the hunt from the luxurious sloth of a deck chair). One of the true delights of the pebble-seeker is to read the stories in the stones â€“ to determine whence and by what means they came to be there. We must always bear in mind that a pebble is a transient thing. It is in the half-way stage of a long existence . . .

This is a spirited guide to the simple pleasure of pebble spotting. Clarence Ellis is a charming, knowledgeable and witty guide to everything you didnâ€™t know there was to know about pebbles. He ruminates on what a pebble actually is, before showing us how they are formed, advising on the best pebble-spotting grounds in the UK, helping to identify individual stones, and giving tips onthe necessary kit. Youâ€™ll know your chert from your schist, your onyx from your agate and will be on your guard for artificial intruders before you know it. Understanding the humble pebble makes a trip to the beach, lake-side or river bank simply that little bit more fascinating.

A handy illustrated guide to identifying pebbles is included on the reverse of the book jacket
Country USA
Brand Faber & Faber
Manufacturer Faber & Faber
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780571347933
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780571347933
ReleaseDate 2019-03-05

Country	USA
Brand	Faber & Faber
Manufacturer	Faber & Faber
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780571347933
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780571347933
ReleaseDate	2019-03-05

The Pebbles on the Beach

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