David B. Williams -- "Cairns: Messengers in Stone"

Start: 10/18/2012 7:30 pm

David B. Williams will speak about and sign his new book, Cairns: Messengers in Stone on Thursday, October 18th at 7:30pm.

More about the book:
From meadow trails to airy mountain tops and wide open desert, cairns, those seemingly random stacks of rock, are surprisingly rich in stories and meaning. These manmade rock piles can indicate a trail, mark a grave, serve as an altar or shrine, reveal property boundaries, and even predict astronomical activity. In Cairns: Messengers in Stone, geologist and acclaimed nature writer David B. Williams explores the history of cairns from the moors of Scotland to the peaks of the Himalaya where they come from, what they mean, why they're used, how to make them, and more.

Vouchers to attend are $5 and get you $5 off the author’s featured book or a purchase on the day of the event. Vouchers can be purchased in advance, over the phone, or at the door.