Agates: Treasures of the Earth

I wish there were more pictures and less text but decent book about agates. Not my favorite though

This book is very informative with excellent illustrations. Explanations are quite clear. A lot of time howeverwas spent on explaining rock hounding in many areas. I f you have no access to that area it is not quiteas interesting

The book was so attractive and flavorful that my dog ate the corners off. I think he is a rockhound??

The combination of Roger Pabian with Brian Jackson, Peter Tandy & John Cromartie present a well written book on some of the most beautiful, popular with collectors and sometimes scarce agates of the world. The first forty pages alone give the novice collector, lapidary, rock-hound, or just someone who has picked up a pretty banded rock on vacation an idea of how agates were formed, the why of the different patterns, and the names and terms needed to intelligently discuss agates. The pictures are out standing and many. The descriptions informative and to the point. The references in the back of the book present a good jumping off place to pursue further knowledge of specific types of agates. In my opinion this book was a thoroughly enjoyable and informative read, even though some of the newer types of agates were not presented.

Over all, a good book with lots of nice agate photos and information.Good general light reading for agate lovers or anyone interested in these beautiful gems from the Earth.The only major item that I found un-helpful was their use of very bland, generic maps. They were so useless that it would have been better leaving them out of the book.What were they thinking?Looks like they needed some last minute page fillers.Too bad, it made this look like a cheap knockoff book where as nice, informative, accurate maps would have greatly increased its appeal.

Whether you want to know the history of agates - how they were formed when and where, and how they have been used by humans around the world over the centuries - or you just want to see stunning photographs of all types of gorgeous agate, this is THE book. As an avid beach-comber for agates, I was thrilled to expand my knowledge of my favorite rock with such a lovely and comprehensive book. Highly recommended.

This book has beautiful color photos and country by country info! GREAT book!

This book offers detailed information on agates. what they are, how they are formed and where they are found. What I found most intriguing were the terrific photographs of agates throughout the entire book. I use agates in my jewelry design but was not completely aware of the multitudes of colors and gems that fall under the umbrella name 'Agate'Very well worth the dollars spent for this book.

Un autre livre rempli de renseignements utile pour les amoureux de minéraux. Bon achat.

bonne description, tres satisfaite pour mon usage .

Satisfaite

This book was a gift for someone who has collected agates for years she loved the beautiful photos and the explanations of types and how they're formed without being too technical.

Finally,a book only about agates from around the world.Informative,beautiful pictures,everything you have to know on the subject is here.I like the small size of this book,you may bring it outside or to a rock show.