The Cretaceous Rocks of Britain, Vol. 1: The Gault and Upper Greensand of England (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

A. J. Jukes-Browne

9780260119254: The Cretaceous Rocks of Britain, Vol. 1: The Gault and Upper Greensand of England (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260119253 ISBN 13: 9780260119254

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

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Comprehensive look at Britain's Upper Cretaceous rocks

A detailed, field-tested study of the Gault and Upper Greensand formations in England, presented as the first volume in a two-part masterwork.

This edition surveys the Upper Cretaceous series, traces their history and mapping, and explains how zones and stages help geologists interpret the rocks. It combines field observations with fossil data, maps, and descriptive sections that traverse Kent, Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex, and beyond. The book also highlights notable outcrops, including Devizes, Potterne, and surrounding areas, and includes appendices on palaeontology and economics of the rocks.

Learn how geologists classify the Upper Cretaceous rocks and what the main formations tell us about their history.
Explore the sequence of beds, from malmstone to micaceous sandstone and glauconitic sands, with fossil examples.
Understand how detailed section work and mapping contribute to a national rock history.
Review the role of fossils in identifying zones and stages within the Selbornian framework.

Ideal for readers of historical geology, field researchers, and anyone seeking a clear, mapped account of early British geology.

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