The Student's Lyell: The Principles and Methods of Geology, as Applied to the Investigation of the Past History of the Earth and Its Inhabitants (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Lyell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266511937 ISBN 13: 9780266511939

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the science of Earth’s rocks and minerals and learn how geologists read the planet’s history.

This volume, The Student's Lyell, guides readers through rock-forming minerals, mineral groups, and the methods scientists use to unravel Earth’s past. It presents clear explanations of how rocks are built, how minerals are identified, and how geological ideas have developed over time.

framed with practical context, it connects mineralogy to big questions about volcanoes, earthquakes, and ancient landscapes. Readers will gain a solid grounding in the natural forces that shape our world without getting lost in jargon.

• Clear introductions to the main rock-forming minerals, from quartz to feldspars and beyond
• How rocks form, differ, and record the history of the Earth
• Basics of thin-section analysis and mineral identification
• Insight into the connection between minerals, rocks, and geological processes

Ideal for students, educators, and curious readers who want a solid, accessible foundation in geology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266511937
• ISBN 13: 9780266511939
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 718