The Complete Guide to Petoskey Stones

Mueller, Bruce; Wilde, William H.

ISBN 10: 0472030280 / ISBN 13: 9780472030286

Published by University of Michigan Press / Petoskey, 2004

About this Item

Near Fine. 2004 University of Michigan Press - Petoskey Publishing. Later printing. Trade paperback. 70 pages. Black and white photographs. NOT Remaindered. NOT ex-library. Book is in excellent condition with only a hint of shelf wear, and a few very small indentations on the front cover. Binding tight. Spine NOT creased. Pages clean and unmarked.

Seller Inventory # 13168

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Guide to Petoskey Stones
• Publisher: University of Michigan Press / Petoskey
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0472030280
• ISBN 13: 9780472030286
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Nature
  • Great Lakes
  • Michigan

About this title

Synopsis

The Complete Guide to Petoskey Stones is the authoritative guide for everyone who visits northern Michigan and can't wait to comb the beautiful beaches in search of Michigan's official state stone, the Petoskey. This book dispels myths about the Petoskey and reveals the true facts of this ancient fossilized coral. Instructive pictures and maps keep Petoskey fans on track every step of the way while guiding them to the best places to find the stone, including those favored by local Petoskey stone hunters and collectors. Once you've found a piece of the prized Michigan fossil, The Complete Guide to Petoskey Stones leads you through the many methods of polishing that bring this beautiful stone to life.

About the Author

Bruce Mueller is owner of the C & M Rock Shop in Honor, Michigan.