02396cam a22003373u 4500 55382 UtSlPG 20260610134257.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QE Loomis, Frederic Brewster, 1873-1937 Field book of common rocks and minerals Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Illustrated with photographs by W. E. Corbin and drawings by the author. Release date is 2017-08-18 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Field Book of Common Rocks and Minerals" by Frederic Brewster Loomis is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. This guide aims to facilitate the identification of rocks and minerals commonly found in the United States while also explaining their origins and meanings. With a practical approach, it seeks to make the study of geology accessible to both amateurs and professionals alike. The opening of the book presents a preface and the first chapter, which emphasize the importance of understanding rocks and minerals as fundamental components of the natural world. Loomis explains that rocks form the foundation of civilization, providing essential resources and adding beauty to our scenery. He encourages readers to appreciate and collect these natural treasures, suggesting practical methods for identifying and classifying minerals and rocks. The author further outlines a systematic approach to collecting, studying, and caring for specimens, highlighting that such activities can stimulate curiosity and deepen one's knowledge of geology. Overall, the beginning establishes a nurturing guide for those interested in exploring the intriguing world of rocks and minerals. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Minerals -- United States Rocks -- United States Corbin, Walter Everett, 1885-1960 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55382 96213 96213