{"product_id":"a-field-guide-to-gemstones-of-the-pacific-northwest-9781550175097","title":"A Field Guide to Gemstones of the Pacific Northwest","description":"This full-colour, laminated field guide is your introduction to the beauty and wonder of the gemstones found in the Pacific Northwest, a region famous for its variety and quality of earth treasures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom purple amethyst, carnelian, chalcedony, black and white onyx and emeralds to sodalite, sapphire and many more valuable stones--discover what lies in the rich geology just below your feet. This convenient brochure will help you to develop a keen eye for spotting gems in the rough and become more knowledgeable about local gemstones that are the equal of any in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHudson, Rick:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eRick Hudson\u003c\/b\u003e, Ph.D., is a passionate outdoorsman and rockhound who has spent more than two decades exploring Southern British Columbia. The former editor of the \u003ci\u003eWestern Canadian Gemstone Newsletter\u003c\/i\u003e and assistant editor of \u003ci\u003eBritish Columbia Rockhound Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, he now frequently writes about wilderness adventures for various publications including the \u003ci\u003eGlobe and Mail, Island Explorer\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRock and Gem Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eGold, Gemstone \u0026amp; Mineral Sites of British Columbia: Volume I, Vancouver Island\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Harbour Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50726235013394,"sku":"9781550175097","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e550c9e7-78b5-4f99-b928-8e5764e69c96.jpg?v=1734860693","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-field-guide-to-gemstones-of-the-pacific-northwest-9781550175097","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}