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LoC No.: 05015499
Title:
A Manual of Elementary Geology
or, The Ancient Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants as Illustrated by Geological Monuments
Note: Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "A Manual of Elementary Geology" by Sir Charles Lyell is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a foundational guide for understanding geology, focusing on the ancient changes of the Earth and its inhabitants as illustrated by geological monuments. The book is designed to assist students and enthusiasts in comprehending how natural processes have shaped the planet's geological structure over vast periods. The opening of the manual establishes the essential framework for geology, defining the science and describing the various classes of rocks based on their origin and age. Lyell discusses the distinction between aqueous and volcanic rocks, explaining how each type forms and their respective characteristics. He emphasizes the gradual changes that have occurred in the Earth's crust, highlighting the importance of fossils and stratification in understanding the history of our planet and its life forms. This introductory portion sets the stage for a detailed exploration of geological principles and phenomena that Lyell aims to elucidate in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lyell, Charles, Sir, 1797-1875
EBook No.: 34350
Published: Nov 17, 2010
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Geology
LoCC: Science: Geology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 05015499
Title:
A Manual of Elementary Geology
or, The Ancient Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants as Illustrated by Geological Monuments
Note: Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Julia Miller, Iris Schröder-Gehring and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "A Manual of Elementary Geology" by Sir Charles Lyell is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a foundational guide for understanding geology, focusing on the ancient changes of the Earth and its inhabitants as illustrated by geological monuments. The book is designed to assist students and enthusiasts in comprehending how natural processes have shaped the planet's geological structure over vast periods. The opening of the manual establishes the essential framework for geology, defining the science and describing the various classes of rocks based on their origin and age. Lyell discusses the distinction between aqueous and volcanic rocks, explaining how each type forms and their respective characteristics. He emphasizes the gradual changes that have occurred in the Earth's crust, highlighting the importance of fossils and stratification in understanding the history of our planet and its life forms. This introductory portion sets the stage for a detailed exploration of geological principles and phenomena that Lyell aims to elucidate in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lyell, Charles, Sir, 1797-1875
EBook No.: 34350
Published: Nov 17, 2010
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Geology
LoCC: Science: Geology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.