Elements of Geology: A Text-Book for Colleges and for the General Reader (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Eschstruth, Nataly Von

9781330296813: Elements of Geology: A Text-Book for Colleges and for the General Reader (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1330296818 ISBN 13: 9781330296813

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore Earth’s dynamic history with a clear, college-ready geology guide.

This comprehensive text explains how landscapes, climates, rocks, and fossils reveal the story of our planet. With a balanced mix of dynamical and historical geology, it helps readers understand processes like erosion, sedimentation, and earth’s changing surfaces, while tracing the evolution of life through deep time.

The book is written for intelligent general readers and serves as a solid textbook for higher-level courses. It integrates practical explanations with a broad view of American geology, aiming to illuminate how today’s landscapes came to be. Expect careful definitions, structured chapters, and a steady focus on concepts that advance students from foundational ideas to larger geological questions.
What you’ll experience

A guided overview of the major forces shaping the earth, from rivers and oceans to glaciers and tectonics
Clear explanations of how rocks and fossils record the planet’s history
An emphasis on evolution as a central organizing idea in geology
A practical framework suitable for both curious readers and college coursework

Ideal for readers of science who want a thorough, readable introduction to geology and the history of Earth’s surfaces.

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Verlag: Forgotten Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN 10: 1330296818
ISBN 13: 9781330296813
Einband: Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten: 660
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Elements of Geology: A Text-Book for Colleges and for the General Reader

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Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10: 1330296818 ISBN 13: 9781330296813

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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This engaging volume explores the multifaceted world of aqueous agencies, their critical role in shaping our planet, and their profound impact on the landscapes we see today. By studying rivers, oceans, and ice, the author reveals the intricate processes of erosion, transportation, and deposition that are constantly at work around us. The book situates these processes within a broader historical and literary context, demonstrating how they have influenced both the physical environment and human civilization. The author delves into the complex relationship between water and the land, examining the impressive canyons and waterfalls that have been carved by rivers over millennia, and highlighting the role of wind in sculpting deserts and shaping coastlines. Through vivid descriptions and illuminating examples, the author conveys the dynamic nature of water's erosive power and its significance in shaping the Earth's diverse geological formations. This book offers a captivating and accessible exploration of the fascinating interplay between water and the planet we inhabit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781330296813_0

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