Coral Reefs; Volcanic Islands; South American Geology - Complete

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Coral Reefs; Volcanic Islands; South American Geology - Complete" by Charles Darwin is a scientific publication written during the early 19th century. This comprehensive work explores the structure and distribution of coral reefs, theories regarding volcanic islands, and observations related to South American geology. Through Darwin's careful observations and reasoning, the book likely provides insights into the geological processes shaping these unique environments. The opening of the book begins with an editorial note emphasizing the significance and enduring value of Darwin's observations. It highlights that although the subjects may seem more technical than his famous "Journal," they offer original insights into physical geology and physiography. Following this, Darwin sets up the premise of discussing various types of coral reefs-specifically atolls, barrier reefs, and fringing reefs-illustrating their forms, structures, and the geological processes contributing to their origins. The introduction intimates Darwin's journey of discovery and the formation of his theories as he combines observations made from different expeditions, particularly his voyage on the HMS Beagle, and how these experiences led him to challenge existing misconceptions about coral formations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Sue Asscher

Notes:

Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Release date is 2003-05-01