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LoC No.: 09003264

Title: Thoughts on a Pebble, or, A First Lesson in Geology

Note: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Tom Cosmas from materials made freely available
on The Internet Archive. All derived products are placed
in the Public Domain.

Summary: "Thoughts on a Pebble, or, A First Lesson in Geology" by Gideon Algernon Mantell is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The book is designed as an introductory guide to geology, intended particularly for a younger audience. It explores the significance of even the smallest natural objects, such as a pebble, in understanding the broader physical history of the Earth as revealed through modern geology. At the start of this work, the author reflects on the intricate connections between natural objects and the vast history they embody, specifically focusing on a flint pebble he finds by a stream. He examines its origins and the geological processes that led to its formation, revealing the compelling tales of ancient life preserved in its structure. Through this detailed observation, Mantell aims to inspire curiosity about the natural world, emphasizing that even simple stones contain profound truths about the past, the layers of the Earth, and the forces of nature that shaped them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852

EBook No.: 62871

Published: Aug 7, 2020

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: Geology -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: Science: Geology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 09003264

Title: Thoughts on a Pebble, or, A First Lesson in Geology

Note: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Tom Cosmas from materials made freely available
on The Internet Archive. All derived products are placed
in the Public Domain.

Summary: "Thoughts on a Pebble, or, A First Lesson in Geology" by Gideon Algernon Mantell is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The book is designed as an introductory guide to geology, intended particularly for a younger audience. It explores the significance of even the smallest natural objects, such as a pebble, in understanding the broader physical history of the Earth as revealed through modern geology. At the start of this work, the author reflects on the intricate connections between natural objects and the vast history they embody, specifically focusing on a flint pebble he finds by a stream. He examines its origins and the geological processes that led to its formation, revealing the compelling tales of ancient life preserved in its structure. Through this detailed observation, Mantell aims to inspire curiosity about the natural world, emphasizing that even simple stones contain profound truths about the past, the layers of the Earth, and the forces of nature that shaped them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852

EBook No.: 62871

Published: Aug 7, 2020

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: Geology -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: Science: Geology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.