The Student's Elements of Geology

The Student's Elements of Geology is a comprehensive textbook written by Sir Charles Lyell, a renowned British geologist, in 1871. The book is aimed at students who are interested in learning about the fundamental principles of geology, including the structure and composition of the earth, the processes that shape its surface, and the history of the planet.The book is divided into three main sections. The first section covers the structure and composition of the earth, including its layers, minerals, and rocks. The second section focuses on the processes that shape the earth's surface, including erosion, weathering, and plate tectonics. The third section covers the history of the earth, including the geological time scale, the evolution of life, and the formation of fossils.Throughout the book, Lyell provides numerous illustrations and diagrams to help students understand complex geological concepts. He also includes case studies and examples from around the world to demonstrate how geological processes have shaped different landscapes and environments.Overall, The Student's Elements of Geology is a comprehensive and accessible textbook that provides a solid foundation in the principles of geology. It is a valuable resource for students, educators, and anyone interested in learning more about the earth and its history.It may appear inconceivable to a beginner how mountains, several thousand feet thick, can have become full of fossils from top to bottom; but the difficulty is removed, when he reflects on the origin of stratification, as explained in the last chapter, and allows sufficient time for the accumulation of sediment. He must never lose sight of the fact that, during the process of deposition, each separate layer was once the uppermost, and immediately in contact with the water in which aquatic animals lived.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.