Chapters From the Physical History of the Earth: An Introduction to Geology and Palæontology (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Arthur Nicols

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0428512550 ISBN 13: 9780428512552

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore Earth's deep past and learn how life's story fits into geology's timeline.

This concise introduction opens a window into geology and paleontology, showing how fossils, rocks, and ancient climates reveal a continuous history of life on our planet.

This edition guides readers through core ideas about how living beings relate to the rocks they leave behind. It covers the idea of continuity in life, the rise and fall of species, and how fossil records help map the past from Cambrian seas to later eras. Clear explanations connect large-scale theories to concrete examples, making the field accessible to newcomers.

• Understand the arrangement of life through time and how fossils form a framework for Earth’s history.
• See how scientists infer past environments and climate from fossil and rock evidence.
• Learn about key concepts like the law of succession, extinction, and geological time divisions.
• Explore how the fossil record supports or challenges ideas about the origins and development of life.

Ideal for readers curious about how geology and paleontology explain the history of living things, and for those seeking a solid, approachable overview of the field.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428512550
• ISBN 13: 9780428512552
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 318