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Sir Archibald Geikie

Sir Archibald Geikie

Strahan, Aubrey

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Historical FiguresLetters & Essays

ISBN10: 1432587307
ISBN13: 9781432587307
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Sir Archibald Geikie by Aubrey Strahan is a biography of the Scottish geologist and writer Sir Archibald Geikie. Geikie was a prominent figure in the field of geology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and this book explores his life and career in detail.The book begins with Geikie's early life in Scotland, including his education and early interest in geology. It then follows his career as a geologist, including his work with the Geological Survey of Scotland and his involvement in the establishment of the British Geological Survey.Throughout the book, Strahan also explores Geikie's work as a writer and his contributions to the popularization of geology. Geikie was a prolific author, and his books and articles helped to make geology accessible to a wider audience.The book also covers Geikie's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his involvement in various scientific societies and organizations.Overall, Sir Archibald Geikie provides a comprehensive look at the life and career of one of the most important geologists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of geology or the life of Sir Archibald Geikie.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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