Wonders of Geology - Or, a Familiar Exposition of Geological Phenomena

Klappentext A series of eight lectures describing and explaining principles of geology and fossil formation! first published in 1838. Zusammenfassung Gideon Mantell (1790–1852) was an English physician and geologist best remembered for pioneering the scientific study of dinosaurs. These volumes, first published in 1838 and considered Mantell's most popular work, contain a lecture series which describe principles of geology and fossil formation. Volume 1 contains lectures 1 to 4. Inhaltsverzeichnis Lecture 1. Importance of geology. Nature of geology; Lecture 2. Animals; Lecture 3. Stratification. Fossils; Lecture 4. Secondary formations; Appendix.

Product details

• Authors: Gideon Algernon Mantell
• Assisted by: G. F. Richardson (Editor), Richardson G. F. (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.10.2010
• EAN: 9781108021111
• ISBN: 978-1-108-02111-1
• No. of pages: 418
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Earth Science; The Wonders of Geology 2 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Palaeontology; SCIENCE / Paleontology, Palaeontology