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100	1		_aLyell, Charles, Sir, _d1797-1875
245	1	4	_aThe Student's Elements of Geology
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2003-02-01
508			_aSue Asscher
520			_a"The Student's Elements of Geology" by Sir Charles Lyell is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work aims to introduce fundamental principles of geology, making it accessible to beginners while providing essential insights into the structure and formation of the Earth's crust, as well as the classification of various types of rocks and fossils. The book likely explores topics that clarify the processes of geological change over time and the significance of these processes in understanding Earth's history. The opening of "The Student's Elements of Geology" provides an introduction to the field of geology, detailing how geologists organize knowledge about the Earth based on the origin and age of rocks. Lyell emphasizes the classification of rocks into four primary groups: aqueous, volcanic, plutonic, and metamorphic, each characterized by their unique formation processes and properties. He explains the importance of understanding the composition and arrangement of these rocks, suggesting that they offer valuable insights into the Earth's past and the evolution of life on the planet. Through this informative preface and the beginning chapter, Lyell sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the geological sciences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aGeology
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3772
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