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100	1		_aLoomis, Justin R. _q(Justin Rudolph), _d1810-1898
245	1	4	_aThe Elements of Geology; Adapted to the Use of Schools and Colleges
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2013-01-13
505	0		_aOf the materials which compose the crust of the earth: Elementary substances. Simple minerals. The mineral masses which form the crust of the earth -- Of the arrangement of the materials which compose the crust of the earth: The classification of rocks. The plutonic rocks. The volcanic rocks. The non-fossiliferous stratified (or metamorphic) rocks. The fossiliferous rocks. Fossils. The time necessary for the formation of the stratified rocks -- Of the changes to which the crust of the earth has been subjected: Changes which have taken place at great depths below the surface. Changes in the mass of the stratified rocks. Changes in elevation and subsidence. Changes on the surface of the earth. Changes of climate. Advantages resulting from geological changes -- Of the causes of geological phenomena: Atmospheric causes. Chemical action. Organic causes. Aqueous causes. Aqueo-glacial action. Igneous causes.
508			_aProduced by Thomas Cosmas. Produced from files made available on The Internet Archive and a physical copy of the book.
520			_a"The Elements of Geology; Adapted to the Use of Schools and Colleges" by Justin R. Loomis is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work aims to provide a systematic and concise overview of geological principles, tailored for educational settings, such as schools and colleges. The text likely focuses on the composition of the Earth’s crust, the classification and arrangement of various geological materials, and the changes these materials undergo over time. The opening of the book presents a preface that outlines its purpose and methodology. Loomis emphasizes the intention to make the material accessible to students, providing essential facts and principles without overwhelming them with excessive details. The chapter that follows introduces readers to the elementary substances that make up the Earth's crust, detailing common elements such as oxygen, carbon, and various minerals. Through the introductory chapters, the author establishes a foundational understanding of geology that is both informative and practical for learners seeking to grasp the earth's processes and materials. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aGeology
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41840
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