Physics of the Earth's Crust
Fisher, Rev. Osmond
Published by Macmillan and Co, London, 1881
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Octavo. 299pp., The author, an English geologist and geophysicist presents his mathematical theory of liquid just below the earth's crust, and his theory of faulting and volcanoes. Bound in dark blue-black cloth, spine lettering gilt, slight bumping and wear, inner front hinge a bit fragile. A very good copy. Seller Inventory # 019663
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Title: Physics of the Earth's Crust
Publisher: Macmillan and Co, London
Publication Date: 1881
Edition: First Edition.
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Physics of the Earth's Crust (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the internal structure and temperature of the Earth, drawing on disciplines ranging from geology to physics and mathematics. The author presents detailed observations and theoretical models to explore the Earth's composition and evolution. They propose a mathematical model to probe the Earth's interior, examining the implications of different temperature distributions and material properties. The book discusses evidence for a fluid layer beneath a solid crust and considers the role of compression and volcanism in shaping the Earth's surface. Through rigorous analysis, the author sheds light on the Earth's history, its internal dynamics, and the forces that have molded its present-day form. The insights presented in this book contribute significantly to our understanding of our planet's structure and the processes that have shaped it over billions of years. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330343395_0
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Physics Of The Earth's Crust 1881 [Leather Bound]
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1881. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 324, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 324. Seller Inventory # LB1111004109665
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Physics of the Earth's Crust
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Macmillan, London, 1889
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Seller: Glenbower Books, Dublin, Ireland
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Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Second Edition,. second edition, altered and enlarged, blue cloth, spine gilt lettering faded, text block clean, tight and sound, illustrated, an unread copy, as the pages are mostly uncut. Though the main text is dated 1889, this must be a later binding, as it includes a 60-page appendix containing three further chapters dated 1891, two dealing with criticisms aired when the book first appeared, the other giving an account of later experimentation. This is the first textbook on geophysics. Fisher was the second person to put forward the theory of continental drift (plate tectonics), following Von Humboldt's speculations almost a century earlier. Fisher argued on a more scientific basis but his fate, like all others who argued the case until the 1960s, was to be either ridiculed or ignored. Less scientifically, he speculated that the Moon was formed from material knocked out of the Pacific Ocean. Very scarce. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 22535
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Physics of the Earth's Crust.
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London: Macmillan and Co., 1881
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Seller: Mark Westwood Books PBFA, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, United Kingdom
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Condition: Very good. Octavo: xiv, 299pp., text diagrams. Very good, almost fine, copy in publisher's cloth. The scarce first edition of the first geophysics textbook, and one of the most important early proposals of continental drift. Fisher postulates a non-homogenoeus composition of the earth and a mechanism of plate tectonics ascribed to convection currents in the earth's molten interior. These postulates were all based on careful scientific deductions rather than simple speculation. This work went largely unnoticed or ridiculed until the work of Alfred Wegener. Seller Inventory # GE006a
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The Physics Of The Earth's Crust - Second Edition, Revised [On Continental Drift]
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Macmillan & Co. Ltd. (1889), London / New York, 1891
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Seller: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
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Blue Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Second Edition, With Appendix. 360 Pp, Title Page Indicates Second Edition, Dated 1889; This The Enlarged 1891 Issue, With 60 Pp Appendix At End, New Title Page Dated 1891. Second And Best Edition, With The 1891 Appendix, As Issued 1891. Fisher Described The Mechanism Of Plate Tectonics In 1881, Ascribing It To Convection Currents In The Earth's Molten Interior. This Work On Continental Drift Went Unnoticed Or Ridiculed, But Was More Consistent With Modern Science Than The Criticisms Of His Work. An Unopened Copy [Pages Still Attached Along Top Edge]. Black Endpapers Immaculate, Binding Firm, No Names Or Marks. Very Scarce. Seller Inventory # 035628
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