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100	1		_aMantell, Gideon Algernon, _d1790-1852
245	1	0	_aThoughts on a Pebble, or, A First Lesson in Geology
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2020-08-07
508			_aProduced by Tom Cosmas from materials made freely available on The Internet Archive. All derived products are placed in the Public Domain.
520			_a"Thoughts on a Pebble, or, A First Lesson in Geology" by Gideon Algernon Mantell is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The book is designed as an introductory guide to geology, intended particularly for a younger audience. It explores the significance of even the smallest natural objects, such as a pebble, in understanding the broader physical history of the Earth as revealed through modern geology. At the start of this work, the author reflects on the intricate connections between natural objects and the vast history they embody, specifically focusing on a flint pebble he finds by a stream. He examines its origins and the geological processes that led to its formation, revealing the compelling tales of ancient life preserved in its structure. Through this detailed observation, Mantell aims to inspire curiosity about the natural world, emphasizing that even simple stones contain profound truths about the past, the layers of the Earth, and the forces of nature that shaped them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aGeology -- Juvenile literature
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62871
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