| Author |
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899 |
| Title |
Some Salient Points in the Science of the Earth
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| Contents |
The starting-point -- World-making -- The imperfection of the geological record -- The history of the North Atlantic -- The dawn of life -- What may be learned from Eozoon -- The apparition and succession of animal forms -- The genesis and migration of plants -- The growth of coal -- The oldest air-breathers -- Markings, footprints, and fucoids -- Pre-determination in nature -- The Great Ice Age -- Causes of climatal change -- The distribution of animals and plants as related to geographical and geological changes -- Alpine and Arctic plants in connection with geological history -- Early man -- Man in nature.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Some Salient Points in the Science of the Earth" by Sir John William Dawson is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work encapsulates key insights and reflections on geology from the author's extensive career, aimed at both scholars and general readers interested in understanding the intricacies of the Earth's history and structure. The book touches on broad geological concepts and significant developments in the field, particularly through the lens of the author's personal experiences and observations. At the start of the book, the author introduces the metaphor of an explorer gaining a broader perspective from a salient point in a landscape, paralleling his intent to present crucial insights in geological science. He emphasizes the importance of personal anecdotes combined with scholarly insight, as he revises past works and integrates them with new findings and thoughts gathered throughout his decades of study. Dawson outlines his journey through various topics, including geological formations and processes, and the implications of these for our understanding of Earth's evolution and complexity. Through this opening, he invites the reader to engage with the mysteries of geology, setting the tone for a reflective examination of the field's past and future explorations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QE: Science: Geology
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| Subject |
Geology
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| Subject |
Paleontology
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
59658 |
| Release Date |
Jun 2, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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