| Author |
Grew, Edwin Sharpe, 1867-1950 |
| Illustrator |
Smit, Joseph, 1836-1929 |
| Illustrator |
Woodward, Alice B., 1862-1951 |
| Title |
The Romance of Modern Geology
Describing in simple but exact language the making of the earth with some account of prehistoric animal life
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, Tom Cosmas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Romance of Modern Geology" by Edwin Sharpe Grew is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the formation of the Earth, detailing various geological processes and the history of prehistoric life in an accessible manner. Grew aims to explain complex geological phenomena in simple language, making the topic engaging for a broader audience. At the start of the book, the author introduces the dynamic nature of Earth’s surfaces, highlighting how coastal erosion and sediment deposition shape the land. He provides examples from places like the east coast of England and discusses the effects of sea and river behaviors on land. Moreover, he emphasizes that geological changes occur over vast time scales, outlining the processes by which land may rise or sink due to natural forces. Grew sets the stage for a deeper exploration of topics such as rock formation, weathering, and the geological history of various regions, ensuring that readers appreciate the complexity and romance of Earth’s geological story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QE: Science: Geology
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| Subject |
Geology
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| Subject |
Paleontology
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65307 |
| Release Date |
May 10, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 11, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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