Explore the roots of Earth’s history with a classic in geology, now refreshed for today’s readers.
This edition of Siluria presents the story of the oldest fossiliferous rocks and how their foundations shape our view of planetary change, including a concise sketch of how gold distributes across the Earth.
The book surveys how the Silurian system is built from foundational rocks to the sprawling map of life, with updates drawn from British and foreign fieldwork. It integrates new fossil discoveries, revised classifications, and clearer explanations of complex strata, while preserving the core approach that made the work influential in its time.
- Learn how rocks and fossils tell the tale of Earth’s early environments
- See how new data from Russia, France, Bohemia, Norway, and beyond reshape the Silurian timeline
- Discover how the Permian group was defined and distinguished from surrounding formations
- View additional maps and numerous plates that illustrate ancient life and geology
Ideal for readers of geology, natural history, and the history of science, this edition is well suited to students, educators, and curious lifelong learners alike.