The Geology of Cornwall

by Colin M. Bristow (Editor), E.M. Durrance (Editor)

Cornwall is renowned for the diversity and complexity of its geology. This geology, and its relation to the mineral wealth of the county, has been the subject of continuing investigation since the end of the seventeenth century. The Geology of Cornwall analyses this literature of great historical interest alongside a wide-ranging review of the current position and assessments of the environmental consequences of rock and mineral exploitation.

 

These contributions by twenty-one leading academic and commercial geologists are aimed at all readers with an amateur or professional interest in exploring the fascinating geology of Cornwall. Undergraduate fieldworkers will find the book particularly helpful.

328 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Colin M. Bristow is a geologist specialising in kaolins.

Colin M. Bristow was educated at the University of Bristol, England, where he studied geology. In 1958 he was involved in founding the first Geological Society in Kenya. He received an M.Sc. from the University of Exeter. While at Exeter he developed a technique using single probe resistivity to locate air filled cavities. This is now known worldwide as the Bristow Method.

Mr. Bristow joined English China Clays as a geologist and served the company until his retirement in 1991. He has been visiting professor of Industrial Geology at the Camborne School of Mines since 1988 and still retains the position of consultant with ECG. He has written numerous papers concerning the genesis and classification of kaolin deposits and the economic aspects of world kaolins.

In 1993, Bristow was the recipient of the AIME Hall Williams Hardinge Award with the citation: "[Bristow is a] Prominent economic geologist, author and lecturer. In recognition of his distinguished contributions to the knowledge and development of industrial mineral resources worldwide, particularly kaolin and ball clay."