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A new book about caves in Bihor County, Romania.
It states it can be posted outside of the EU - at a price!
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Liviu Valenas
THE CAVES OF BIHOR MOUNTAINS – ROMANIADear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that the volume THE CAVES OF BIHOR MOUNTAINS - ROMANIA was published two weeks ago and can be delivered quickly to anyone who wishes. The volume has 264 pages in large format, A4 vertical, full color, 115 mapes, 270 photos, ISBN: 978-3-98227-24-3-6, printed in Romania. 87 important caves from Bihor Mountains are presented and with data on physical values, research history, description, hydrogeology, geology, geomorphology, genesis, location, paleontology, climatology, separate bibliography for each cave or pit, etc. The book also publishes 20 detailed area maps with the geology, geomorphology and hydrogeology of the area. The Bihor Mountains are not only the most important karst area in Romania, but also one of the most interesting in Europe, with 43 caves longer than 1 km (of which three over 20 km). The text is in Romanian, all maps of caves and areas have the text in English. The foreword is written by Dr. George Veni, President of the International Union of Speleology (UIS).
The price of one copy will be 59.90 Euros, which will correspond to the printing costs. Porto: For the states from the European Union: 9 euros, for the states from Europe that are not part of the European Union: 16 euros, and for the states from other continents: 17 euros. For those who are interested we will indicate a bank account or a Paypal account.Contact details are as follows:
Liviu Valenas
Wanderer Str. 27, D - 90431 Nürnberg, Germany,
Tel.: 0049-911-8014898, 0049-911-8014899, 0049-174-7872593
liviu.valenas@gmail.com
Facebook: Liviu Valenas
Concluding this Foreword written by Dr. George Veni, President of the International Union of Speleology (UIS) :
Foreword
Caves of Bihor Mountains is published as part of the celebration of the International Year of Caves and Karst, which is organized by the International Union of Speleology. This book is a splendid and valuable part of that celebration!
The purpose of the International Year is to teach the world about the importance of caves and karst. The theme of the International Year is “Explore, Understand, Protect.” While publicity often goes to scientific research and the creation of laws, which together lead to the understanding and protection of caves and karst, they would not be possible with exploration. Exploration makes this book special.
Caves of Bihor Mountains is a celebration of exploration. It focuses on the results of over 200 years of exploration in the Bihor Mountains of Romania. It provides detailed maps, descriptions, and photos of 70 significant caves in these mountains. Each cave report is accompanied by summary discussions of the cave’s history, geology, hydrology, and other notable facts, all supported by bibliographies that lead to additional, pertinent, information.
Caves of Bihor Mountains lays the foundation on which the understanding and protection of caves and karst become possible. Some of that foundation is presented in introductory chapters on the region’s cave and karst history, geology, geomorphology, hydrology, and climate data resources.
Caves of Bihor Mountains is more than a book about past exploration. It more than a source of data for research or a list of caves that need protection. This book is an inspiration. The greatest gift the International Year of Caves and Karst can give to the future is inspiration for future generations to Explore, Understand, and Protect caves and karst.
Caves of Bihor Mountains assures the goals of the International Year will continue past 2022. Thanks to this book, new generations of explorers will continue to discover more caves. Thanks to this book, research into Romania’s karst will deepen and expand. Thank to this book, more people will learn the importance of caves and karst, and from there more effective protection will develop.
I give my sincere thanks to the many contributors to this book and the far greater number of explorers and scientists whose efforts over many generations have made this book possible.
Dr. George Veni
President, International Union of Speleology
Executive Director, US National Cave and Karst Research Institute
