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Principles of Geology: Being an Attempt to Explain the Former Changes of the Earth's Surface, by Reference to Causes Now in Operation, Volume 3; Volum

Principles of Geology: Being an Attempt to Explain the Former Changes of the Earth's Surface, by Reference to Causes Now in Operation, Volume 3; Volum

Lyell, Charles
Deshayes, Gérard Paul

Paperback

General Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN10: 1147468427
ISBN13: 9781147468427
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Mar 16 2010
Pages: 552
Weight: 1.68
Height: 1.12 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Principles of Geology, originally published in three volumes in 1830-1833, represents a cornerstone of geological science. In this third volume, Charles Lyell continues his attempt to explain the earth's former changes by reference to causes now in operation. Lyell's work, significantly influenced by Gérard Paul Deshayes, championed the concept of uniformitarianism, challenging prevailing catastrophist theories and arguing that geological processes occurring over vast stretches of time have shaped the Earth. This volume further expands on the principles outlined in earlier volumes, solidifying Lyell's lasting impact on the field and providing detailed observations and analysis that remain relevant to understanding Earth's dynamic history. Principles of Geology is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of science, geological processes, and the development of modern geological thought.

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