A Traveler's Guide to Mars 1st (first) Printing Edition by Hartmann, William K. published by Workman Publishing Company

by William K. Hartmann

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Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Space, Astronomy, Travel

Paperback

First published January 1, 1900

Reviews

[Iain Coggins · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book to come back to again and again! Being a Mars freak--but one interested less in the technical than the experiential aspects of Mars exploration--this is a primary resource. Hartmann has succeeded here in the same manner as Sagan, making the conceptual majesty of science accessible to the non-scientist. One really feels connected to Mars after reading this book. The Mars Global Surveyor satellite, as well as the various landers, have brought clear, high-res images of the Red Planet to all of us, but it takes the knowledge, insight and creativity of an expert like Hartmann to present them in a compelling manner. An added note: in the Google Mars function of Google Earth, numerous sites around Mars are hyperlinked to sections of this book; that is in fact how I found out about it. The reader who wants a fuller experience will peruse A Traveler's Guide to Mars in conjunction with online exploration through Google Mars.

[Regina Hunter · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit of an older version, doesn't have few of the new researches, not to consider reports from Curiosity (duh!), but otherwise a very interesting piece of work.

[Mia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit outdated, but a wonderful read, nonetheless.

[Xander Skyrien · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent overview of humanity's relationship to Mars, collection of past and present research (as of ~2003), and some speculation into our future.

As a "traveler's guide" this book takes the perspective of a human on tour, starting with an overview of the red planet, and then diving into areas of interest. The writing is excellent, a combination of historical scientific literature and informative traveler's guide narrative.

[Josh! · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really helpful guide for use when writing about Mars, most effective when taken with Google Earth in Mars Mode. It is not the most in depth guide and isn't exactly a scholarly work, though it is written by an expert. I will keep it on my desk to help with sci-fi writing.

Has pretty pictures.

[Joseph · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic book, with a wealth of information. Would like to see an updated edition, with the addition of recent findings, but this book is thorough and current to circa 2003. Would like a book on each of the planets written in this depth. Explores the geological history of Mars and speculates on its historical climate by exploring geological features. Recommended.

[Jean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting look at what we have learned about Mars with lots of pictures.

[Albireo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mr: great book on Mars and Martian geology

Mrs: Used it as a quick reference when reading Mars Underground. Very well written, made me an expert Martian Geologist with a snap of my fingers...

[Charlie Carey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent picyure and commentary, makes Mars a real place

[Matthew · Rating 3 out of 5]

An areological tour, for those who are so inclined. If you are not, then look at the pictures anyway, because this book is stuffed with them and they are spectacular.

[Michael Powell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great photos and nicely written

[Cindy Borgne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this a couple of years ago when I was planning my book. It's the most in-depth tour of Mars I could find. It's non-fiction.

[Russ Olsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful, if somewhat dated book full of beautiful pictures of Mars. I wish all popular science books were this personal and this much fun.