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100 1 _aNewbigin, Marion I.
_q(Marion Isabel),
_d1869-1934
245 1 0 _aJames Geikie, the Man and the Geologist
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-01-04
508 _aProduced by Shaun Pinder, Fay Dunn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"James Geikie, the Man and the Geologist" by Marion I. Newbigin and Sir J. S. Flett is a biography written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the life and contributions of James Geikie, a prominent Scottish geologist known for his studies on glacier movement and the Ice Age. It delves into his career, personal life, and the influences that shaped his scientific inquiries, making it a compelling read for those interested in geology or the history of scientific thought. The opening of the biography introduces readers to Geikie's early years, highlighting significant family influences and formative experiences that played a crucial role in his development. It details his childhood in Edinburgh, a family background rich in art and music, and reveals his early strains of curiosity in natural sciences, particularly geology. The narrative discusses his struggles in formal education and his transition to a fulfilling career within the Geological Survey, setting the stage for his major contributions to the field, notably regarding glaciation and the changing climates of prehistoric Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGeologists -- Scotland -- Biography
653 _aGeikie, James, 1839-1915
700 1 _aFlett, J. S., Sir
_q(John Smith),
_d1869-1947
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47871
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