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Title: Geology, Vol. 1 [of 3] : Geologic processes and their results
Original Publication: New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1906.
Credits: Peter Becker, Robert Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Geology, Vol. 1 [of 3]: Geologic Processes and Their Results" by Thomas C. Chamberlin and Rollin D. Salisbury is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This volume is designed as a textbook for advanced students, focusing on the dynamic processes shaping the Earth's geology, while also introducing historical context to the subject. The book outlines various geologic processes, including atmospheric, hydrologic, lithospheric, and biological influences on the Earth's structure and history. The opening of this work provides a concise overview of the authors' objectives and structure. It emphasizes a unified approach to geology, integrating various dynamic processes into the narrative of Earth's history. The authors assert that geology is essentially a comprehensive history of the Earth and its inhabitants, advocating for a focus on contemporary geological forces and processes that contribute to the landscape we observe today. They outline several key topics that will be explored throughout the volume, preparing the student for a more detailed examination of geologic processes in subsequent chapters. Additionally, there are discussions on the importance of practical fieldwork in understanding these concepts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Chamberlin, Thomas C. (Thomas Chrowder), 1843-1928
Author: Salisbury, Rollin D., 1858-1922
EBook No.: 74316
Published: Aug 27, 2024
Downloads: 137
Language: English
Subject: Geology
LoCC: Science: Geology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Geology, Vol. 1 [of 3] : Geologic processes and their results
Original Publication: New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1906.
Credits: Peter Becker, Robert Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Geology, Vol. 1 [of 3]: Geologic Processes and Their Results" by Thomas C. Chamberlin and Rollin D. Salisbury is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This volume is designed as a textbook for advanced students, focusing on the dynamic processes shaping the Earth's geology, while also introducing historical context to the subject. The book outlines various geologic processes, including atmospheric, hydrologic, lithospheric, and biological influences on the Earth's structure and history. The opening of this work provides a concise overview of the authors' objectives and structure. It emphasizes a unified approach to geology, integrating various dynamic processes into the narrative of Earth's history. The authors assert that geology is essentially a comprehensive history of the Earth and its inhabitants, advocating for a focus on contemporary geological forces and processes that contribute to the landscape we observe today. They outline several key topics that will be explored throughout the volume, preparing the student for a more detailed examination of geologic processes in subsequent chapters. Additionally, there are discussions on the importance of practical fieldwork in understanding these concepts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Chamberlin, Thomas C. (Thomas Chrowder), 1843-1928
Author: Salisbury, Rollin D., 1858-1922
EBook No.: 74316
Published: Aug 27, 2024
Downloads: 137
Language: English
Subject: Geology
LoCC: Science: Geology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.