The World: Or First Lessons in Astronomy and Geology, in Connetion With the Present and Past Condition of Our Globe (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

H. L. Smith

9780666950413: The World: Or First Lessons in Astronomy and Geology, in Connetion With the Present and Past Condition of Our Globe (Classic Reprint)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666950415 ISBN 13: 9780666950413

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

View all copies of this ISBN edition

0 Used

2 New

From US$ 45.25

Explore the Earth's long history through the lens of astronomy and geology.

This edition guides readers through ancient life, shifting continents, and the forces that shape our globe.

Drawing on fossil finds, sea changes, and atmospheric phenomena, the book surveys how the planet evolved from vast oceans and giant reptiles to the landscapes we know today. It blends vivid descriptions of past life with explanations of natural processes, inviting readers to see the world as a dynamic, changing place.

Learn how early life, climate, and geology intertwined to form continents, seas, and ecosystems.
Discover famous fossils and what they reveal about ancient animals and their environments.
Explore phenomena like the aurora and other atmospheric clues to our planet’s history.
Understand the long arc of Earth’s changes, from the chalk deposits to later epochs and beyond.

Ideal for readers interested in natural history, geology, and the science of how our world has come to be.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.