The Longest Cave

This is an ex-library copy with a "DISCARD" stamp on the title page, indicating prior library use. The book's binding appears intact, though specific details about the dust jacket condition are unavailable. Library markings may be present, but the internal pages are expected to be clean and readable.

"The Longest Cave" by Roger W. Brucker and Richard A. Watson is a comprehensive account of the exploration and mapping of Mammoth Cave, the world's longest cave system. This edition, published by Southern Illinois University Press in 1987, is a reprint of the original 1976 publication by Alfred A. Knopf. The book provides an in-depth look into the challenges and discoveries faced by speleologists in Kentucky's vast underground labyrinth. This copy is an ex-library edition, marked by a "DISCARD" stamp on the title page, indicating its withdrawal from library circulation. While the dust jacket condition is unknown, the book itself remains a valuable resource for enthusiasts of cave exploration and geological studies. The ISBN for the hardcover edition is 0-8093-1321-9.