[meteorite-list] US Witnessed Fall book

[Galactic Stone & Ironworks]

Hi Frank,

Add me to that list of people who want a copy of the book when it's finished. :)

Best regards,

MikeG

On 3/11/10, Frank Cressy <fcressy at prodigy.net> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> Since Jack mentioned on his "Kendleton correction" post that I was writing a
> book on falls, I have received a couple of emails requesting information
> about it or wishing to reserve a copy when it's completed.  I'm, of course,
> very flattered in the interest, but the book is far from being completed.
> I'm hoping it will be done in a year, but there is quite a lot of work to be
> done, especially on proofing it.
>
> The book will be on US witnessed falls with a page or two devoted to each
> fall.  The focus is mainly on the fall circumstances of each, and I am also
> attempting to include representative photos of each fall.  Including finds
> that are possible falls, I count 155 meteorites, and to date have written
> fairly complete drafts on about 130 of them, so I still have a lot of work
> to do.  I do see light at the end of the tunnel, however, after working on
> it the last three years.
>
> Many of you have helped me with this project, and I want to thank all of you
> again.  Without your help, this book would be impossible to do.
>
> I have gleaned information on most of the falls, but have found there is a
> serious lack of information concerning the fall and recovery circumstances
> of the Garland, Utah and Aztec, New Mexico meteorites.  Additionally, the
> Williard (b), New Mexico meteorite was said to have been a fall.  If anyone
> has information on these three meteorites, I certainly would appreciate
> hearing from you.
>
> Thanks for your interest,
>
> Frank
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