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LoC No.: 18013664

Title: James Geikie, the Man and the Geologist

Note: Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "James Geikie, the Man and the Geologist" by Marion I. Newbigin and Sir J. S. Flett is a biography written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the life and contributions of James Geikie, a prominent Scottish geologist known for his studies on glacier movement and the Ice Age. It delves into his career, personal life, and the influences that shaped his scientific inquiries, making it a compelling read for those interested in geology or the history of scientific thought. The opening of the biography introduces readers to Geikie's early years, highlighting significant family influences and formative experiences that played a crucial role in his development. It details his childhood in Edinburgh, a family background rich in art and music, and reveals his early strains of curiosity in natural sciences, particularly geology. The narrative discusses his struggles in formal education and his transition to a fulfilling career within the Geological Survey, setting the stage for his major contributions to the field, notably regarding glaciation and the changing climates of prehistoric Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Newbigin, Marion I. (Marion Isabel), 1869-1934

Author: Flett, J. S. (John Smith), Sir, 1869-1947

EBook No.: 47871

Published: Jan 4, 2015

Downloads: 53

Language: English

Subject: Geologists -- Scotland -- Biography

Subject: Geikie, James, 1839-1915

LoCC: Science: Geology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 18013664

Title: James Geikie, the Man and the Geologist

Note: Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Shaun Pinder, Fay Dunn and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "James Geikie, the Man and the Geologist" by Marion I. Newbigin and Sir J. S. Flett is a biography written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the life and contributions of James Geikie, a prominent Scottish geologist known for his studies on glacier movement and the Ice Age. It delves into his career, personal life, and the influences that shaped his scientific inquiries, making it a compelling read for those interested in geology or the history of scientific thought. The opening of the biography introduces readers to Geikie's early years, highlighting significant family influences and formative experiences that played a crucial role in his development. It details his childhood in Edinburgh, a family background rich in art and music, and reveals his early strains of curiosity in natural sciences, particularly geology. The narrative discusses his struggles in formal education and his transition to a fulfilling career within the Geological Survey, setting the stage for his major contributions to the field, notably regarding glaciation and the changing climates of prehistoric Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Newbigin, Marion I. (Marion Isabel), 1869-1934

Author: Flett, J. S. (John Smith), Sir, 1869-1947

EBook No.: 47871

Published: Jan 4, 2015

Downloads: 53

Language: English

Subject: Geologists -- Scotland -- Biography

Subject: Geikie, James, 1839-1915

LoCC: Science: Geology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.