The Wonders of Geology
The Wonders of Geology
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Gideon Mantell (1790–1852) was an English physician and geologist best remembered for pioneering the scientific study of dinosaurs. These volumes, first published in 1838 and considered Mantell's most popular work, contain a lecture series which describe principles of geology and fossil animals. Volume 2 contains lectures 5 to 8.
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The Wonders of Geology by Gideon Algernon Mantell
Gideon Mantell (1790 1852) was an English physician and geologist best known for pioneering the scientific study of dinosaurs. After an apprenticeship to a local surgeon in Sussex, Mantell became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1811. He developed an interest in fossils, and in 1822 his discovery of fossil teeth which he later identified as belonging to an iguana-like creature he named Iguanadon spurred research into ancient reptiles. These volumes, first published in 1838, contain a series of eight lectures which describe and explain early principles of geology, stratification and fossil plants and animals to a non-scientific audience. These detailed volumes became Mantell's most popular work, and provide a fascinating view of the study of geology and palaeontology during the early nineteenth century. Volume 1 contains lectures 1 4, discussing the formation and composition of rock strata, chalk formations and fossil animals.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781108021128 |
| ISBN 10 | 1108021123 |
| Title | The Wonders of Geology |
| Author | Gideon Algernon Mantell |
| Series | Cambridge Library Collection - Earth Science |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2010-10-21 |
| Number of pages | 356 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |