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LoC No.: 44028075
Title: Rocks and Their Origins
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press,1912.
Series Title: The Cambridge manuals of science and literature
Contents: On rocks in general -- The limestones -- The sandstones -- Clays, shales, and slates -- Igneous rocks -- Metamorphic rocks.
Credits: Charlene Taylor, Tom Cosmas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "Rocks and Their Origins" by Grenville A. J. Cole is a scientific publication likely written in the early 20th century. The book serves as an introductory text intended for non-specialists in geology, aiming to explore the fundamental aspects of rocks and their formation. It delves into various types of rocks, including limestones, sandstones, and slates, shedding light on their origins and importance within the Earth's crust. The opening of the book establishes its aim to connect geology with natural history, emphasizing the relevance of understanding rocks for both general readers and travelers. Cole discusses the shift in geology from a focus on classification to an appreciation of the processes that shape the landscape. The text highlights the relationships between different rock types and the geological history they represent. Additionally, it introduces the significance of field research, advancing our understanding of rock formation beyond mere laboratory analysis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Cole, Grenville A. J. (Grenville Arthur James), 1859-1924
EBook No.: 67685
Published: Mar 22, 2022
Downloads: 224
Language: English
Subject: Rocks
LoCC: Science: Geology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 44028075
Title: Rocks and Their Origins
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press,1912.
Series Title: The Cambridge manuals of science and literature
Contents: On rocks in general -- The limestones -- The sandstones -- Clays, shales, and slates -- Igneous rocks -- Metamorphic rocks.
Credits: Charlene Taylor, Tom Cosmas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "Rocks and Their Origins" by Grenville A. J. Cole is a scientific publication likely written in the early 20th century. The book serves as an introductory text intended for non-specialists in geology, aiming to explore the fundamental aspects of rocks and their formation. It delves into various types of rocks, including limestones, sandstones, and slates, shedding light on their origins and importance within the Earth's crust. The opening of the book establishes its aim to connect geology with natural history, emphasizing the relevance of understanding rocks for both general readers and travelers. Cole discusses the shift in geology from a focus on classification to an appreciation of the processes that shape the landscape. The text highlights the relationships between different rock types and the geological history they represent. Additionally, it introduces the significance of field research, advancing our understanding of rock formation beyond mere laboratory analysis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Cole, Grenville A. J. (Grenville Arthur James), 1859-1924
EBook No.: 67685
Published: Mar 22, 2022
Downloads: 224
Language: English
Subject: Rocks
LoCC: Science: Geology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.