A Manual of Elementary Geology: Or the Ancient Changes of the Earth and Its Inhabitants as Illustrated by Geological Monuments (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Lyell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265532035 ISBN 13: 9780265532034

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the updated Fifth Edition, a thorough revamp of a classic geology reference.

This edition expands and refines the classification, illustrations, and regional correlations across chapters, helping you trace the evolution of the science from the Weald to the Lias and beyond.

The volume now features substantially enlarged fossil tables, new figures, and revised discussions that reflect recent field work in France, Belgium, and the British Isles. It also adds original material from a geological excursion to Madeira and the Canary Islands, broadening the scope with fresh observations and contexts. New subdivisions, clarified relationships between formations, and updated diagrams accompany the expanded text, making the guide more practical for study and reference.

• Expanded tables and foreign equivalents to connect British formations with global contemporaries
• Fresh illustrations of fossils, reptiles, and rock types across key chapters
• New material from Madeira, Tenerife, and the Canary Islands with broader volcanic and tectonic context
• Revisions that reframe the position of groups and beds, supported by recent field evidence

Ideal for students, researchers, and anyone seeking a deeper, more navigable map of geological time and rock formations. This edition is a useful companion for studying the history of the Earth’s strata and their fossil contents.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265532035
• ISBN 13: 9780265532034
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 678