Project Gutenberg 2020-11-30 Public domain in the USA. 305 Miller, Hugh 1802 1856 The Old Red Sandstone; or, New Walks in an Old Field Produced by Tom Cosmas from files kindly provided by The Internet Archive "The Old Red Sandstone; or, New Walks in an Old Field" by Hugh Miller is a geological treatise written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the Old Red Sandstone formation, detailing the fossils and geological features found in Scotland, particularly focusing on the author's personal experiences with field studies and observations in nature. Through rich narrative and descriptive illustrations, Miller aims to convey the significance of this geological formation and its relevance to understanding Earth's history. The opening of the book introduces Hugh Miller as he reflects on his formative experiences in geology, recounting his initial apprehension as he began his work in a quarry. He shares vivid descriptions of the landscape, the physical challenges of labor, and the unexpected joys of discovery, including finding fossils and contemplating the geological processes that have shaped the earth. Miller emphasizes the importance of study and observation for personal growth and fulfillment, presenting geology as a path to understanding the past and enhancing one’s appreciation of nature. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the Old Red Sandstone and its fossils, revealing the intersection of personal narrative and scientific inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Geology -- Scotland Geology, Stratigraphic -- Devonian QE Text Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 665657 2025-07-25T09:46:23.640776 text/html 652162 2024-10-18T08:43:03 text/html 1889131 2025-07-25T09:46:35.993719 application/epub+zip 1893421 2025-07-25T09:46:26.758748 application/epub+zip 322056 2025-07-25T09:46:24.349775 application/epub+zip 2923863 2025-07-25T09:46:41.974630 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2868768 2025-07-25T09:46:33.148724 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 426999 2022-09-28T19:49:00.105485 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 601725 2025-07-25T09:46:22.764727 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 581919 2024-10-18T08:43:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16431 2025-07-25T09:46:42.151637 application/rdf+xml 15702 2025-07-25T09:46:24.452723 image/jpeg 2314 2025-07-25T09:46:24.403738 image/jpeg 2186699 2025-07-25T09:46:23.753773 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