The Wonders of Geology
Or, a Familiar Exposition of Geological Phenomena

A series of eight lectures describing and explaining principles of geology and fossil animals, first published in 1838.

Gideon Algernon Mantell (Author), G. F. Richardson (Edited by)

9781108021128, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 21 October 2010

356 pages, 27 b/w illus. 5 colour illus. 1 map
21.6 x 14 x 2 cm, 0.45 kg

Gideon Mantell (1790–1852) was an English physician and geologist best known for pioneering the scientific study of dinosaurs. After an apprenticeship to a local surgeon in Sussex, Mantell became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1811. He developed an interest in fossils, and in 1822 his discovery of fossil teeth which he later identified as belonging to an iguana-like creature he named Iguanadon spurred research into ancient reptiles. These volumes, first published in 1838, contain a series of eight lectures which describe and explain early principles of geology, stratification and fossil plants and animals to a non-scientific audience. These detailed volumes became Mantell's most popular work, and provide a fascinating view of the study of geology and palaeontology during the early nineteenth century. Volume 2 contains lectures 5–8, discussing marine fossils including animals and corals, fossil plants and volcanic rocks.

Lecture 5. Geographical distribution. Flora and fauna
Lecture 6. Organic and inorganic kingdoms of nature
Lecture 7. The carboniferous system
Lecture 8. The Silurian and Cambrian systems. Volcanos
Index.

Subject Areas: Palaeontology [RBX]