Project Gutenberg 2020-08-09 Public domain in the USA. 188 Mantell, Gideon Algernon 1790 1852 The Medals of Creation, Volumes 1 and 2 First Lessons in Geology and the Study of Organic Remains Produced by Tom Cosmas from files generously provided by The Internet Archive. All derived products are placed in the Public Domain. "The Medals of Creation; or, First Lessons in Geology, and the Study of Organic Remains" by Gideon Algernon Mantell is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. It serves as an introduction to geology and paleontology, focusing on the study of fossilized organic remains throughout Earth's history. The work aims to educate readers about geological phenomena, particularly fossils, and their significance in understanding the planet's past. The opening of the work sets the stage for its exploration of geology by presenting fundamental definitions and the importance of fossils, referred to as "medals of creation." Mantell emphasizes the awe-inspiring nature of geological studies and the intellectual rewards they represent. He discusses the persistence and transformation of organic remains within the Earth's strata and outlines the historical context of geological understanding, mentioning notable figures like Dr. Martin Lister and Dr. William Smith. Through his engaging prose, Mantell invites the reader to appreciate the depth and beauty of Earth's geological formations, encouraging curiosity and exploration in the field of paleontology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Paleontology Geology -- England -- Guidebooks QE Text Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 2508402 2025-06-25T05:12:14.599335 text/html 2428735 2024-10-18T05:05:50 text/html 10000929 2025-06-25T05:13:22.976612 application/epub+zip 10062552 2025-06-25T05:12:34.250739 application/epub+zip 886823 2025-06-25T05:12:21.371823 application/epub+zip 12718835 2025-06-25T05:13:47.392386 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 12533152 2025-06-25T05:13:08.431576 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1507971 2022-09-28T10:51:58.793796 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1746238 2025-06-25T05:12:04.429360 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1726412 2024-10-18T05:05:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16455 2025-06-25T05:13:47.657424 application/rdf+xml 14377 2025-06-25T05:12:21.938803 image/jpeg 2264 2025-06-25T05:12:21.665784 image/jpeg 10693976 2025-06-25T05:12:15.615350 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