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"The story of Dr Henry Hicks, a doctor, amateur geologist and native of Pembrokeshire. This publication explores his early influences, his pioneering contributions to the understanding of geology and the clashes that made him a thorn in the side of the geological establishment" -- page 4 of cover.

Although small in area, Wales has one of the most diverse range of rocks to be found anywhere in the world. As a consequence, the geological map of the country, recording the distribution of rocks of different ages and types, is a wondrous and unrivalled kaleidoscope of colour, a veritable work of art.