An Introduction to Geology
Cambridge University Press
Edition: Reissue, 9/3/2014
EAN 9781107426207, ISBN10: 1107426200
Paperback, 244 pages, 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.4 cm
Language: English
Originally published in 1905, this book provides an introductory guide to the 'scope and methods' of geology. Marr uses simple language to describe geological phenomena such as earthquakes and the erosive effects of the wind, sea, glaciers and rivers. The text is illustrated with diagrams and photographs demonstrating many of the topics discussed, including fossils and geological strata. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of science education in Britain.
1. Introductory
2. Of rocks
3. Of the sedimentary rocks
4. Of divisional planes in rocks
5. Of the principal geological agencies
6. Of the agents at work upon the surface of the land
7. The wearing action of rivers
8. The wearing action of wind
9. The wearing action of glaciers
10. The wearing action of the sea
11. Accumulations formed on land areas
12. Deposits formed in the sea
13. On movements of the Earth's crust
14. Influences of earth movement and erosion on surface features
15. Volcanoes and igneous rock-masses
16. Alteration of rocks
17. Climatic changes
18. Fossils
19. The principles of classification of rocks according to age
20. The primary rocks. The pre-Cambrian rocks. The lower primary slate rocks
21. The primary rocks. The upper primary (Devonian and Carboniferous) systems
22. The secondary rocks. The new red sandstone period
23. The secondary rocks. The Jurassic rocks
24. The secondary rocks. The Cretaceous rocks
25. The Tertiary rocks. The Eocene rocks
26. The Tertiary rocks. Miocene times. The Pliocene beds
27. The Tertiary rocks. The great ice age
28. The Tertiary rocks. Occupation of Britain by early man. The early stone age. The late stone age. The recent period
29. Conclusion
Index.