Rocks and Their Origins by Grenville A. J. Cole
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"Rocks and Their Origins" by Grenville A. J. Cole is a scientific publication likely written in the early 20th century. The book serves as an introductory text intended for non-specialists in geology, aiming to explore the fundamental aspects of rocks and their formation. It delves into various types of rocks, including limestones, sandstones, and slates, shedding light on their origins and importance within the Earth's crust. The opening of the book establishes
its aim to connect geology with natural history, emphasizing the relevance of understanding rocks for both general readers and travelers. Cole discusses the shift in geology from a focus on classification to an appreciation of the processes that shape the landscape. The text highlights the relationships between different rock types and the geological history they represent. Additionally, it introduces the significance of field research, advancing our understanding of rock formation beyond mere laboratory analysis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cole, Grenville A. J. (Grenville Arthur James), 1859-1924 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 44028075 |
| Title | Rocks and Their Origins |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press,1912. |
| Series Title | The Cambridge manuals of science and literature |
| Contents | On rocks in general -- The limestones -- The sandstones -- Clays, shales, and slates -- Igneous rocks -- Metamorphic rocks. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Tom Cosmas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QE: Science: Geology |
| Subject | Rocks |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67685 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67685-2 |
| Release Date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 437 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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