{"product_id":"principles-of-geology-an-attempt-to-explain-the-former-changes-of-the-earths-surface-by-reference-to-causes-now-in-operation-paperback-9781108001373","title":"Principles of Geology; An Attempt to Explain the Former Changes of the Earth's Surface, by Reference to Causes now in Operation (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108001373","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePrinciples of Geology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Attempt to Explain the Former Changes of the Earth's Surface, by Reference to Causes now in Operation\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharles Lyell profoundly influenced Charles Darwin with his pioneering geological research, which here focuses on periodising rock formations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCharles Lyell (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108001373, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 20 July 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e556 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 3.1 x 14 cm, 0.7 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIn 1833, Charles Lyell published the final volume of his pioneering trilogy, which Charles Darwin took with him on the Beagle. In it, Lyell describes the composition of the Earth's crust, examines shell fossils, and explains rock stratification, separating geological formations into three periods – primary, secondary and tertiary. He chastises his fellow geologists for preferring to speculate on the possibilities of the past rather than exploring the realities of the present, and shows his readers the importance of testing the validity of scientific claims. Lyell expertly integrates this book with the two earlier volumes, extending his interpretation of his geological findings from his research in Europe, especially at Mount Etna. Volume 3 consists of 26 chapters, a comprehensive index and 93 woodcut illustrations of different rock formations. Lyell writes with infectious enthusiasm, conveying the excitement of his discoveries in this landmark book.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Connexion between the subjects treated of in the former parts of this work and those to be discussed in the present volume\u003cbr\u003e 2. Arrangement of the materials composing the earth's crust\u003cbr\u003e 3. Different circumstances under which the secondary and tertiary formations may have originated\u003cbr\u003e 4. Chronological relations of mineral masses the first object in geological classification\u003cbr\u003e 5. Classification of tertiary formations in chronological order\u003cbr\u003e 6. Newer Pliocene formations\u003cbr\u003e 7. Marine and volcanic formations at the base of Etna\u003cbr\u003e 8. Speculations on the origin of the Val del Bove on Etna\u003cbr\u003e 9. Origin of the newer Pliocene strata of Sicily\u003cbr\u003e 10. Tertiary formations of Campania\u003cbr\u003e 11. Newer Pliocene freshwater formations\u003cbr\u003e 12. Geological monuments of the older Pliocene period\u003cbr\u003e 13. Crag of Norfolk and Suffolk\u003cbr\u003e 14. Volcanic rocks of the older Pliocene period\u003cbr\u003e 15. Miocene period\u003cbr\u003e 16. Miocene alluviums\u003cbr\u003e 17. Eocene period\u003cbr\u003e 18. Marine formations of the Eocene period\u003cbr\u003e 19. Volcanic rocks of the Eocene period\u003cbr\u003e 20. Eocene formations, continued\u003cbr\u003e 21. Denudation of secondary strata during the deposition of the English Eocene formations\u003cbr\u003e 22. Denudation of the Valley of the Weald, continued\u003cbr\u003e 23. Secondary formations\u003cbr\u003e 24. On the relative antiquity of different mountain-chains\u003cbr\u003e 25. On the rocks usually termed 'primary'\u003cbr\u003e 26. On the stratified rocks usually called 'primary'.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Geological surface processes [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Geological surface processes\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Geological%20surface%20processes%20%5Bgeomorphology%5D%20%5BRBGD%5D%22\"\u003egeomorphology RBGD\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265896239384,"sku":"9781108001373","price":46.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108001373i_e1677fd6-3be8-4dc0-8f85-37626c109aa7.jpg?v=1694867067","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/principles-of-geology-an-attempt-to-explain-the-former-changes-of-the-earths-surface-by-reference-to-causes-now-in-operation-paperback-9781108001373","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}