Explore Victoria's geology through a classic 19th-century survey of land, rocks, and history.
This durable nonfiction edition compiles Melbourne-era scholarship on physical geography, mineralogy, and the stone that shapes a region. Gain a clear, map-backed view of how Victoria’s landscape formed and what lies beneath its soil today.
The text presents a concise, field-worthy digest of major Australian geology. It weaves together coastlines, mountain systems, river drainage, and the layers of rock that define the state’s terrain. Expect discussions of Mesozoic and Silurian rocks, Tertiary deposits, coal seams, and the wide variety of fossils that illuminate Victoria’s deep past. Rich with maps, sketches, and historical context, it frames geology as a living record of place.
What you’ll experience
- A guided tour of Victoria’s physical geography and its major rock groups
- Explanations of how maps and surveys depict geologic boundaries and formations
- Descriptions of coal seams, mineral deposits, and the evolution of the landscape
- References to historical figures, surveying efforts, and key maps that shaped Victorian geology
Ideal for readers of geology, Australian history, and field study buffs who want a compact, accessible reference to the region’s deep-time story.