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_aGeikie, Archibald, _d1835-1924 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Story of a Boulder; or, Gleanings from the Note-book of a Field Geologist |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2021-11-11 | ||
| 508 | _aTom Cosmas from materials made available on The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain. | ||
| 520 | _a"The Story of a Boulder; or, Gleanings from the Note-book of a Field Geologist" by Archibald Geikie is a scientific publication written during the mid-19th century. This work explores geological themes, particularly through the examination of a specific boulder, providing insights into the processes that shaped the Earth's surface and the history of the Carboniferous period. Geikie's aim is to engage readers with the wonders of geology, encouraging them to appreciate and understand the natural world through direct observation. The opening of the book describes a picturesque scene near Colinton, Scotland, where the narrator finds a large, grey boulder partially buried in clay beside a stream. As the narrator sits on the boulder and examines it closely, a deeper story unfolds about its geological past. The boulder serves as a gateway to exploring the history of Earth's geological timelines, transitions, and the flora that existed during the Carboniferous era. Geikie reflects on the time spans represented by different layers within the boulder and establishes a connection between the present-day landscape and ancient geological events, inviting readers to join him in uncovering the narrative embedded in the rock. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aGeology | ||
| 653 | _aPetrology | ||
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