[meteorite-list] Book advice

From: Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritemike_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:31:38 -0400
Message-ID: <AANLkTinvom6lq9R97BnU2IdI7LW-ah7L_Ggd5Ldx5mAI_at_mail.gmail.com>

Hi List,

While we are on the subject of books, I highly recommend "Cosmic
Debris" by Burke. It is currently out of print, but used copies can
be found online at the usual vendors. It is a gold mine of
information about meteorites and their history. And it is the perfect
companion work to Norton's "Rocks from Space".

If RFS is to be considered the best "beginner" level introduction to
meteorites (which it is), then Cosmic Debris represents the
"intermediate" level extension of that introduction. It covers the
evolution of meteoritics as a science, and it covers most of the
notable personalities in the field (including their alliances and
rivalries). Along the way it mentions many historical falls and
obscure meteorites. There is also a delightful chapter on the
folklore of meteorites that I have been quoting from to the List
lately. As a side benefit, the reader gets initiated to impact
structures, parent bodies, and a host of related secondary subjects
that the reader can further advance later in other works.

Best regards,

MikeG


On 6/14/10, hxmendoza <hxmendoza at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> Wife and kids want me to pick out a book for Father's Day.
>
> I'm interested in one of these three books:
> 1) Meteorites by Caroline Smith
> 2) Field Guide to Meteors and Meteorite by Norton
> 3) Meteorites: Messengers from space by Fritz Heide ( the updated latest
> edition)
>
> I would like input from listees in which is the best buy for info in regard
> to price and overall usefullness. I already have Rocks from Space. Norton's
> Field Guide seems good but expensive. Amazon is sold out at the $26 price
> but there is one available at a nearby Barnes and Noble for $39.95. Smith's
> book too basic? I have Heide's original edition, and like it, but have not
> seen the updated edition to know if the updates make it worth buying.
>
> Your input would be appreciated.
>
> Regards,
> Henry Mendoza
>
>
>
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