Project Gutenberg 2018-11-05 Public domain in the USA. 213 Francis, John George Beach Rambles in Search of Seaside Pebbles and Crystals With Some Observations on the Origin of the Diamond and Other Precious Stones Produced by deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Beach Rambles in Search of Seaside Pebbles and Crystals" by John George Francis is a fascinating exploration of mineralogy and seaside treasures, written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as both an informative guide and a personal account, inviting readers to appreciate the beauty and diversity of pebbles and crystals found along the British coastline. Francis blends scientific observations with poetic descriptions, aiming to elevate the reader's perception of these natural objects and their origins. The beginning of the book establishes Francis's fervent love for beachcombing and the unique pleasures it brings. He discusses the mesmerizing aspects of coastal landscapes—the sound of crashing waves, the vibrant colors of the ocean, and the tactile joy of collecting pebbles. He also touches on the scientific significance of these treasures, hinting at the geological processes that create such beautiful stones. The narrative sets the stage for an extensive discussion on the types of pebbles one might find, as well as practical advice on how to collect them effectively, all delivered with a sense of enthusiasm and a desire to stimulate curiosity in readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Precious stones Mineralogy Pebbles Crystals Seashore ecology QE Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 278810 2025-07-23T08:04:52.802307 text/html 277398 2018-11-05T09:36:46 text/html 879049 2025-07-23T08:04:57.739325 application/epub+zip 880962 2025-07-23T08:04:53.898320 application/epub+zip 181986 2025-07-23T08:04:53.268322 application/epub+zip 978983 2025-07-23T08:05:00.760383 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 944196 2025-07-23T08:04:57.239289 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 247794 2022-09-26T11:27:29.214503 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 239796 2025-07-23T08:04:52.240350 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 240030 2018-11-05T09:36:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19169 2025-07-23T08:05:00.892269 application/rdf+xml 18412 2025-07-23T08:04:53.357319 image/jpeg 2755 2025-07-23T08:04:53.313315 image/jpeg 95143 2018-11-05T09:36:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 810917 2018-11-05T09:36:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 817989 2025-07-23T08:04:52.865332 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