The Story Of A Boulder

The Story Of A Boulder

Archibald Geikie

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Historia de América
ISBN:
9781437339659
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The Story of a Boulder: Or Gleanings from the Notebook of a Field Geologist (1858) is a book written by the Scottish geologist, Archibald Geikie. It is a narrative of his experiences as a field geologist, exploring the geology of Scotland and other parts of Europe. The book is structured as a series of sketches and essays, each describing a particular geological feature or event that Geikie encountered during his travels. The central focus of the book is a boulder that Geikie discovered on the coast of Scotland. This boulder, which had been transported from a distant location by glaciers during the Ice Age, became a symbol for Geikie of the power and majesty of geological forces. Through his observations of the boulder and other geological phenomena, Geikie develops a deep appreciation for the history and complexity of the Earth’s geology. The Story of a Boulder is written in a clear and engaging style, and is intended for a general audience. Geikie’s descriptions of his travels and discoveries are accompanied by detailed illustrations and diagrams, making the book both informative and visually appealing. Overall, The Story of a Boulder is a fascinating account of one geologist’s journey to understand the Earth’s history and the forces that shape it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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