A Synopsis of Lectures on Geology, Comprising the Principles of the Science: Designed as a Text Book (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Ruggles Cotting

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266485499 ISBN 13: 9780266485490

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the building blocks of the Earth and how scientists study its history.

This book presents geology in practical terms, from the meaning of the discipline to the rocks, minerals, and processes that shape our world. It balances definitions with real-world observations, helping readers understand how scientists classify Earth’s crust and read the planet’s history in stone.

This edition guides readers through the key ideas of geology, including how rocks form, how they differ, and what their structures reveal about past environments. It also lights up a path from basic terms to broader questions about Earth’s history, making a complex science accessible and engaging.

• Clear explanations of rock types, minerals, and geological processes
• Illustrative notes on chalk, green sand, and tertiary formations
• Examples of how scholars interpret Earth’s strata and fossil records
• A historical perspective on how geology grew as a scientific field

Ideal for curious readers who want a grounded, approachable introduction to geology and the story it tells about our planet.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266485499
• ISBN 13: 9780266485490
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 126