A Hong Kong book with a difference, which directs our attention not to the highlights of the concrete jungle but to the surrounding natural beauty of the rest of the isl&. By guiding the reader along the 100km Mac Lehose Trail, which conveniently traverses the whole territory, the authors point out multifarious aspects of the geography, geology, climate, history & vegetation of the surroundings & how human activities & natural factors have contributed to the landscape. The authors have selected over 250 points of interest on the trail, each of which is keyed to a descriptive paragraph in the guide. Illustrated throughout with aerial photos, trail maps, geological maps, diagrams & more photos, & complemented by plenty of background information & a bibliography, this is & expertly written field guide & a fascinating source of reference on the natural processes shaping the l&. Authors: Bernie Owen & Raynor Shaw. The Geotrails Society is a non-profit, educational organisation dedicated to describing & explaining the territory's diverse natural & human landscapes.