The Story of the Rocks

The Story of the Rocks

Joel Dorman Steele

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Geología y la litosfera
ISBN:
9781143837166
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'The Story of the Rocks: Fourteen Weeks in Popular Geology' offers a fascinating glimpse into the earth sciences as understood in the late 19th century. Joel Dorman Steele presents a comprehensive overview of geology, covering topics such as rock formation, mineral composition, and geological history. Designed as an accessible introduction, the book simplifies complex concepts, making it suitable for students and general readers alike. Originally published in 1877, this volume provides valuable insights into the development of geological science. Steele’s clear and engaging writing style ensures that even those without a scientific background can appreciate the wonders of the natural world. 'The Story of the Rocks' remains a testament to the enduring appeal of geology and its importance in understanding our planet.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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