02322cam a22003133u 4500 34502 UtSlPG 20260610133804.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QE Bonney, T. G. (Thomas George), 1833-1923 Charles Lyell and Modern Geology Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-11-29 Produced by Barbara Kosker, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Charles Lyell and Modern Geology" by T. G. Bonney is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a biography of the influential geologist Charles Lyell, exploring his contributions to the field of geology and the establishment of modern geological principles. It likely focuses on Lyell's dedication to careful observation, rigorous scientific inquiry, and the philosophical underpinnings of geological thought during his time. The opening of the work sets the stage for Lyell's life, detailing his early childhood in Forfarshire, Scotland, and the influences that shaped him into a prominent figure in geology. The narrative describes his family background, particularly his father's passion for natural history, and Lyell's early experiences that ignited his interest in the natural sciences. Through anecdotes from his schooling and family excursions, the text introduces readers to not only Lyell's character and formative years but also highlights the importance of observation and travel in developing a scientific mindset, suggesting that these elements would later play critical roles in his professional achievements. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Lyell, Charles, Sir, 1797-1875 Geology -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34502 75348 75348