Allan Taylor: 7 books

The backpacker has always been attracted to South America, particularly to exploring the Andean mountain chain that stretches from Venezuela to Tierra del Fuego. The author learnt how to catch trout in New Zealand which has many features similar to Chile. As a backpacker his first trout encounters...

The joys and hazards of traveling alone and with companions are described in detail for Mexico and Guatemala in particular. Major tourist attractions such as Acapulco, Mexico City, the Yucatan, Antigua Guatemala and many more are investigated and evaluated, in the hope this will inspire others to...

Chile, the "long thin country" is explored from top to bottom, from the northern city of Arica and adjacent Atacama Desert to the most southern parts of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, a distance of about 4000 kilometres. Travel by bus, airplane and car-ferry is part of the fun and makes travel interesting...

Allano has recorded his backpacking adventures whilst traveling in South America for extended periods of time, traveling either alone or with companions from Australia. By going in November to March this avoids the hot Australian summer. The coolness of the Andean altiplano climate makes for a pleasant...

Allano explains how much can be done to identify gemstones using simple equipment such as a loupe, polariscope, dichroscope, magnet and Chelsea filter. Much more equipment is needed to solve the problem of distinguishing between synthetic and natural gemstones, including emerald, ruby, alexandrite...

This is an introductory book for everyone about how to explore the subject of minerals and gemstones. The mysteries of identification are revealed and simple tests outlined. School teachers will find here much useful science resource material on the chemistry and physics involved to enthuse their...

Children will love this comedy sketch about what dinosaurs have for dinner. The scene is at the Science Museum where Professor J. J. McFoozle is an expert at identifying dinosaurs by examining a single bone, but what are we to believe of his fantasies? He correctly identifies a little girl’s dog but what else?The Professor soon finds out what dinosaurs eat for dinner.