Iowa Underground: A Guide to the State's Subterranean Treasures (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781931599399)

Take a mysterious and fascinating tour through Iowa's underground treasures. This guide will reveal the state's subterranean attractions including show and wild caves, springs, mining sites and other geological and man-made sites. If you are a sport caver, a scientist, or curious tourist, this guide will give you all you need to know to begin exploring Iowa's underground world. IN THIS BOOK YOU'LL FIND - Detailed directions with helpful tips and precautions. - Descriptions of various lead- and coal-mining museums. - Fun stories and legends, including cave fairies, trolls, and ghost towns. - Additional information about Iowa's coal-mining past. - Facts about underground biological life. "A uniquely written perspective on the underground wonders of Iowa, by a premier Midwest cave historian." --Gary K. Soule, Speleo Historian and Trustee, American Spelean History Association

Author: Greg A. Brick
ISBN-10: 1931599394
ISBN-13: 9781931599399
Publisher: Bower House
Language: English
Published: 08/15/2004
Pages: 223
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 9.12h x 6.32w x 0.12d