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A Review Of Sir Charles Lyell’s Student’s Elements Of Geology (1872)

A Review Of Sir Charles Lyell’s Student’s Elements Of Geology (1872)

John Bulkley Perry

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
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9781120639455
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''A Review Of Sir Charles Lyell�������s Student�������s Elements Of Geology (1872)'' is a critical analysis of the renowned geologist Sir Charles Lyell’s textbook ''Student’s Elements of Geology''. The book was written by John Bulkley Perry, a respected geologist and professor at Columbia University, and was published in 1872.In this review, Perry examines Lyell’s textbook and discusses its strengths and weaknesses. He praises Lyell for his clear writing style and his ability to explain complex geological concepts in an accessible manner. However, Perry also criticizes Lyell for his lack of attention to certain geological phenomena, such as glacial action and the formation of mountains.Throughout the book, Perry provides detailed explanations and examples to support his arguments. He also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the geological concepts he discusses.Overall, ''A Review Of Sir Charles Lyell�������s Student�������s Elements Of Geology (1872)'' is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of geology or the evolution of geological thought. It provides a fascinating look at the state of geological knowledge in the 19th century and the debates that shaped the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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