Text Book of Geology - Fourth Edition revised and enlarged Sir Archibald Geikie
Title: Text Book of Geology - Fourth Edition Revised and Enlarged
Author: Sir Archibald Geikie
Publisher: MacMillan and Co., Ltd., London
Date: 1903
Hardback - 4th Edition 2 cloth bound Volumes. Volume I - xxi - 702pp, large folding frontispiece(line drawing of Grand Canyon, Colorado). Volume II - ix - 704 -1472pp. B/W Plates and line drawings throughout both volumes.
Synopsis
Sir Archibald Geikie’s Text-Book of Geology – Fourth Edition, Revised and Enlarged is a comprehensive and authoritative work that provides an in-depth examination of geological principles, rock formations, and Earth’s dynamic history. As one of the leading geologists of the 19th and early 20th centuries, Geikie presents a systematic exploration of key geological processes, including sedimentation, metamorphism, and igneous activity.
The book is divided into sections covering fundamental geological concepts, mineralogy, paleontology, and stratigraphy, with detailed discussions on the formation of landforms, mountain-building events, and the impact of erosion and weathering. Geikie integrates insights from field observations across Britain and beyond, highlighting key geological structures such as the Moine Thrust and the volcanic landscapes of Scotland.
This revised and expanded edition incorporates the latest geological discoveries of its time, reflecting advancements in stratigraphy, tectonics, and glacial geology. With clear explanations, illustrations, and extensive references, Geikie’s Text-Book of Geology remains a seminal work that laid the foundation for modern geological studies.
First published in 1882 and continually augmented this edition is considered the most complete one.
Condition Notes
These are two fine volumes in excellent condition. Good clean cover boards with gilt titles. Previous owner name and dedication dated 1903 on front end paper of Volume I. All pages clean and bright throughout with usual age-related tanning.
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