Publisher's Synopsis
The Student's Elements of Geology is a comprehensive textbook written by Sir Charles Lyell, a renowned geologist of the 19th century. The book provides an in-depth understanding of the principles and concepts of geology, covering a wide range of topics such as the structure of the earth, the formation of rocks and minerals, the processes of erosion and sedimentation, and the evolution of life on earth. The book is designed to cater to the needs of students studying geology at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It offers a systematic and organized approach to learning geology, providing a clear and concise explanation of the various geological phenomena and processes. The book is also richly illustrated with diagrams, maps, and photographs that help to reinforce the concepts discussed in the text.Lyell's writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book an enjoyable read for students and non-experts alike. He draws on his extensive fieldwork and research to provide real-world examples that illustrate the concepts discussed in the book. Overall, The Student's Elements of Geology is an essential resource for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the principles and concepts of geology. It is a timeless classic that continues to be relevant and informative to this day.It may appear inconceivable to a beginner how mountains, several thousand feet thick, can have become full of fossils from top to bottom; but the difficulty is removed, when he reflects on the origin of stratification, as explained in the last chapter, and allows sufficient time for the accumulation of sediment. He must never lose sight of the fact that, during the process of deposition, each separate layer was once the uppermost, and immediately in contact with the water in which aquatic animals lived.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.
