West Highlands and the Hebrides - A Geologist''s Guide for Amateurs

Klappentext Originally published in 1941, this book presents a guide to the geology of the West Highlands and the Hebrides. Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1941! this book presents a guide to the geology of the West Highlands and the Hebrides. Aimed at the general reader! it begins with a brief discussion of types of rock before moving through different regions discussing their geological characteristics. Illustrative figures are incorporated throughout. Inhaltsverzeichnis Editor's preface J. E. Richey; Note on the manuscript left by Alfred Harker and on its preparation for publication J. S. Boys Smith; Alfred Harker (1859-1939) Albert Seward; 1. The rocks of the West Highlands and Isles; 2. From the Clyde to Loch Fyne; 3. From the Clyde to the Mull of Kintyre; 4. Bute and Arran; 5. From the Mull of Kintyre to Oban; 6. Jura, Islay, and Colonsay; 7. The Oban district; 8. Loch Linnhe and Loch Leven; 9. Through the Sound of Mull; 10. The circuit of Mull; 11. From Ardnamurchan Point to the Kyle of Lochalsh; 12. Coll, Tiree, and the small isles; 13. Round the Isle of Skye; 14. Kyle of Lochalsh to Cape Wrath and Durness; 15. The Outer Hebrides and the Shiant Isles; Glossary of geological terms, minerals, and rocks; Select list of geological maps of the West Highlands and Hebrides.

Product details

• Authors: Alfred Harker, Harker Alfred
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.12.2015
• EAN: 9781107536777
• ISBN: 978-1-107-53677-7
• No. of pages: 156
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geology, Geology, geomorphology and the lithosphere, Physical geography & topography, Western Isles, Outer Hebrides, Physical geography and topography, Geology & The Lithosphere