Principles of Geology : or, The Modern Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants Considered as Illustrative of Geology

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lyell, Charles, Sir, 1797-1875

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Principles of Geology" by Sir Charles Lyell is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This foundational work explores the modern changes in the Earth and the evolution of its inhabitants, using these principles to clarify the concepts and processes of geology. Lyell's aim is to illuminate the historical development of geological thought, emphasizing the significance of understanding present-day geological processes to interpret past events. The opening of the book serves as an introductory preface, where Lyell outlines the purpose, structure, and significance of his work in the broader context of geological science. He distinguishes between his treatise, which focuses on contemporary natural changes, and earlier works that dealt with ancient geological phenomena. The author emphasizes the necessity of studying present dynamics-like erosion, sedimentation, and volcanic activity-to interpret the Earth's geological history accurately. He reflects on the historical progress of geology itself, noting that it has evolved through various misconceptions and approaches over the ages, linking geological observations with insights from other scientific disciplines. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Julia Miller, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principles_of_Geology

Release date is 2010-07-22