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Principles of Geology
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ISBN13: 9781025929125
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 472
Weight: 1.44
Height: 0.95 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Principles of Geology is a foundational masterpiece of scientific literature that fundamentally reshaped our understanding of the Earth's history. In this influential third volume, Charles Lyell continues his rigorous exploration of the geological processes that have shaped the planet over vast periods of time. Central to the work is the doctrine of uniformitarianism-the revolutionary idea that the same natural laws and processes that operate in our present-day universe have always operated in the past.
Through meticulous observation and logical deduction, Lyell examines the evidence found in rock formations, fossils, and the physical landscape. He bridges the gap between geology and biology, offering insights that famously provided a crucial framework for Charles Darwin's later theories on evolution. This volume specifically delves into the classification of tertiary formations and the use of fossil shells to determine the chronology of the Earth's crust.
Written with clarity and scientific precision, Principles of Geology remains a testament to the power of empirical observation. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science, the evolution of geological thought, and the profound forces that continue to mold the world beneath our feet.
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