Project Gutenberg 2015-01-04 Public domain in the USA. 639 Newbigin, Marion I. (Marion Isabel) 1869 1934 Newbigin, Marion Isabel Flett, J. S. (John Smith), Sir 1869 1947 Flett, John S. (John Smith), Sir 18013664 James Geikie, the Man and the Geologist 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) "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.) Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Geologists -- Scotland -- Biography Geikie, James, 1839-1915 QE Text Category: Biographies Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming 538538 2025-08-19T09:14:43.506175 text/html 500646 2024-10-24T13:40:56 text/html 677914 2025-08-19T09:14:52.531117 application/epub+zip 676285 2025-08-19T09:14:45.342120 application/epub+zip 258913 2025-08-19T09:14:44.515155 application/epub+zip 839284 2025-08-19T09:14:57.694108 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 764378 2025-08-19T09:14:51.679138 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 347781 2022-09-21T17:39:15.350831 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 386979 2025-08-19T09:14:42.249138 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 366955 2024-10-24T13:40:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16989 2025-08-19T09:14:57.848058 application/rdf+xml 17684 2025-08-19T09:14:44.659122 image/jpeg 2505 2025-08-19T09:14:44.588131 image/jpeg 630331 2025-08-19T09:14:43.557130 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia