Rocks and Their Origins
Gelesen von J. M. Smallheer
Grenville A. J. Cole
(4,611 Sterne; 18 Bewertungen)
Do you know the difference between sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks? Are you interested in their geologic origin, chemical composition or how each type affects the landscape? Do you know the differences between limestone, granite and marble as building materials? You will find these and lots of other interesting facts about rocks in this second edition of "Rocks and Their Origins" published in 1922. The author, Grenville A. J. Cole, was an English geologist, Professor of Geology in the Royal College of Science for Ireland and an avid cyclist. (summary by J. M. Smallheer) (3 hr 35 min)
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It's Not Geo 101
Phxjennifer
(3,5 Sterne)
This well narrated book presupposes some previous knowledge of basic Geology. The author dives right in, using the specialized vocabulary of the field. Most of the mountains, hills, and other areas he refers to are in Great Britain or Europe. Not to worry, though; there's no glossary, but there is a list of minerals--at the end!