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100	1		_aShaler, Nathaniel Southgate, _d1841-1906
245	1	0	_aOutlines of the Earth's History: A Popular Study in Physiography
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-06-12
508			_aProduced by Brendan Lane, Riikka Talonpoika, Jeroen van Luin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Outlines of the Earth's History: A Popular Study in Physiography" by Nathaniel Southgate Shaler is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book serves as an introductory exploration of Earth's geological history, aimed primarily at beginners in the field of natural science. It discusses the continuous processes that shape our planet and emphasizes how these geological developments have influenced human existence. The opening of the work establishes its fundamental purpose: to provide readers with an accessible overview of Earth's history while dispelling misconceptions about the static nature of the planet. Shaler critiques traditional methods of presenting geological information, arguing that they may give the impression of finalized outcomes rather than ongoing processes. He illustrates this dynamic by describing how ancient civilizations interpreted natural phenomena and outlines the progression of scientific thought that has led us to our current understanding of the earth's history, including the fundamental roles of energy, time, and the intertwining of various scientific disciplines. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPhysical geography
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18562
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