TY  - BOOK
AU  - Shaler,Nathaniel Southgate
TI  - Outlines of the Earth's History: A Popular Study in Physiography
AV  - GB 
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Physical geography
N1  - Release date is 2006-06-12; Produced by Brendan Lane, Riikka Talonpoika, Jeroen van
Luin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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N2  - "Outlines of the Earth's History: A Popular Study in Physiography" by Nathaniel Southgate Shaler is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book serves as an introductory exploration of Earth's geological history, aimed primarily at beginners in the field of natural science. It discusses the continuous processes that shape our planet and emphasizes how these geological developments have influenced human existence.  The opening of the work establishes its fundamental purpose: to provide readers with an accessible overview of Earth's history while dispelling misconceptions about the static nature of the planet. Shaler critiques traditional methods of presenting geological information, arguing that they may give the impression of finalized outcomes rather than ongoing processes. He illustrates this dynamic by describing how ancient civilizations interpreted natural phenomena and outlines the progression of scientific thought that has led us to our current understanding of the earth's history, including the fundamental roles of energy, time, and the intertwining of various scientific disciplines. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18562
ER  -