Review in TGO Magazine, May 2008 issue, Emily Rodway, deputy editor:
‘Paul Gannon aims his writing squarely at the walker, and any scientific jargon is flagged up and supported by a detailed glossary. Indeed, everything about the book is very well thought through and easy to follow, with thorough explanations of important events in Snowdonia’s history (including human life and industry) supported by examples. Clear, numbered diagrams and attractive, well-taken photographs are used throughout to support the writing. I look forward to taking this book with me on any future trips to North Wales .. it will be fascinating to observe the geology of the area through more educated eyes.’
Review in Mountain Leader Training England newsletter by Mal Creasey.
Hot of the press is this latest offering from Pesda Press .. an attractively packaged book split almost equally in to two halves with part one concentrating on basic geology and glaciation with part two describing a series of walks where prime examples of what has been described earlier can be seen from a practical sense.
The author cleverly avoids use of technical terminology apart from that which can be explained in half a sentence and takes the reader through from the formation of the oldest rocks through to the comparatively late effects of the ice age and the even later times of the industrial age. There are good clear photographs whilst the text offers easy to follow explanations and points the reader to clear examples within a particular locality.
This is a cracking little book and Paul (as an ML holder) appears to have hit the spot in producing something which should become recommended reading for all potential ML holders (and others) in the future.
Review in Climb magazine by Colin Wells
Paul Gannon’s calmly authoritative text explains the geological forces that have shaped one of the UK’s most travelled mountain and cragscapes, allowing even the most familiar landscape to be seen through a fresh perspective. The second half of the guide comprises 13 suggested walks through the geological past of the region (including the Llanberis slate quarries) where you’ll be surprised at how much you’ve missed o ver the years.
