Elements of Geology: A Text-Book for Colleges and for the General Reader (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore the history of Earth and its changing surfaces with a trusted geology classic. This edition presents a clear, scientifically grounded look at how landscapes form, why climates shift, and how life in our planet has evolved over deep time. Organized for both college study and curious general readers, it emphasizes evolution as a guiding idea and gives a balanced view of dynamical and structural geology within an American context.

This book combines accessible explanations with rigorous detail. It covers atmospheric, hydrological, and glacial processes, as well as the rocks, fossils, and fossils’ records that reveal Earth’s story. The author aims to present the present state of science while keeping the material engaging and relevant to readers new to geology as well as to more advanced students.

- Learn how rivers, oceans, ice, and climate shape continents and coastlines
- See how strata, fossils, and rock formations document geological time
- Discover the methods scientists use to reconstruct Earth’s history
- Understand how evolution informs the story of the planet and its life

Ideal for students, teachers, and curious readers who want a solid, readable foundation in geology and Earth’s history.

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