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Outlines of Geology: Being the Substance of a Course of Lectures Delivered in the Theatre of the Royal Institution in the Year 1816
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ISBN13: 9781020637674
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 158
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This book is a fascinating exploration of the science of geology, based on a course of lectures delivered by William Thomas Brande at the Royal Institution in 1816. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the structure of the earth, the nature of rocks and minerals, and the history of geological study. With its clear and accessible prose and groundbreaking insights, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of geology as a discipline.
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