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 Project Gutenberg 2015-06-24 Public domain in the USA. 183 Crosby, William O. (William Otis) 1850 1925 Crosby, W. O. (William Otis) Crosby, William Otis Common Minerals and Rocks Produced by Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Common Minerals and Rocks" by William O. Crosby is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the study of geology, focusing on the classification and characteristics of common minerals and rocks, as well as the geological processes that shape the Earth's crust. The book is likely aimed at educators and students, providing insights relevant to the teaching of geology and mineralogy. The opening of the book introduces the foundational concepts of geology, emphasizing the distinction between dynamical and structural geology. Crosby outlines the importance of understanding the forces acting upon the Earth's surface, such as air, water, and organic matter, which contribute to erosion and deposition processes. He also hints at the classification of geological sciences and lists various resources for further study, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of minerals and rocks in subsequent chapters. The initial focus on educational methods suggests a practical approach, making complex geological theories accessible for a broader audience interested in the natural sciences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 47.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Geology -- Study and teaching QE Text Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: Teaching & Education 392549 2025-07-19T15:35:02.402968 text/html 368370 2024-10-24T17:36:13 text/html 945374 2025-07-19T15:35:11.152925 application/epub+zip 949422 2025-07-19T15:35:05.288957 application/epub+zip 180932 2025-07-19T15:35:03.337941 application/epub+zip 2376477 2025-07-19T15:35:14.888882 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2349791 2025-07-19T15:35:09.324944 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 256178 2022-09-22T10:28:11.976788 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 341890 2025-07-19T15:35:01.442947 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 321960 2024-10-24T17:36:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16791 2025-07-19T15:35:15.028901 application/rdf+xml 7546 2025-07-19T15:35:03.430955 image/jpeg 1419 2025-07-19T15:35:03.383937 image/jpeg 924726 2025-07-19T15:35:02.517945 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia