An increasing number of enthusiasts are attracted by the rich variety of rocks and mineral around us, and new ways of looking at them. In this book, Walther Cloos views the Earth as a living organism, with different kingdoms of nature - mineral, plant and animal - as stages left behind as the earth develops. He argues that everything currently inert and static was once dynamic and living. The author considers many different aspects of geology, including chapters on oil, sedimentary rocks, radioactivity, volcanoes and metals. Throughout, it is informed by Rudolf Steiner's spiritual science. This book is a useful companion to Grohmann's "The Plant", and should be of interest to all those concerned with the soil and biodynamic agriculture.

About the Author

Walther Cloos (1900-1985) grew up in Darmstadt. He studied pharmacy at Stuttgart Technical University, where he also attended lectures on mineralogy and geology, doing his practical training and working as an assistant in pharmacies in the Spessart region, near Hamburg and in the southern Black Forest. Having heard Rudolf Steiner at the independent academic course in Stuttgart in March 1921, he attended a second course held in Darmstadt in July that year. Later he would say that he had not been as impressed by Rudolf Steiner as others were, and that it was only the study of Steiner's written works that he came to appreciate him. Cloos took great interest in the plant world, and especially in the medicinal plants he was growing himself at Weleda Schwaebisch Gmuend. He also closely studied alchemical writings.

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

Store Description

Oakholm Books is a small secondhand bookshop in the beautiful town of Aberfeldy, Perthshire. Limited opening hours - please check before making a trip. I have more stock elsewhere; if you are coming to view a book advertised online please let me know in advance in case it's not currently in the shop.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Oakholm Books
United Kingdom

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

All orders will be dispatched within 48 hours. If you are not entirely happy with your purchase you can return it for a refund of the purchase price.
I welcome enquiries, please email or telephone. Pictures of individual items sent on request.

Shipping Terms

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Order quantity	14 to 45 business days	5 to 10 business days
First item	US$ 40.32	US$ 40.32

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.