Loomis, Frederic Brewster 1873-1937 creator Corbin, Walter Everett 1885-1960 text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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 Original publication data not identified Minerals -- United States Rocks -- United States QE Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55382 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55382 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134257.0 55382