One of the key works in the nineteenth-century battle between science and Scripture, Charles Lyell's Principles of Geology (1830-33) sought to explain the geological state of the modern Earth by considering the long-term effects of observable natural phenomena. Written with clarity and a dazzling intellectual passion, it is both a seminal work of modern geology and a compelling precursor to Darwinism, exploring the evidence for radical changes in climate and geography across the ages and s...

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"Principles of Geology" [1830] is a groundbreaking classic of science. Mentioned glowingly in "The Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin, it was also revered by such contemporaries as Melville, Emerson, Tennyson and George Eliot. It's now available for a new generation interested in geology, Earth science and climate studies.

Charles Lyell's argument in this classic volume is that the processes of nature are slow and uniform, and that the Earth is in consequence hundreds of millions of years old. This work includes his prediction that if our nearest relatives are great apes, then the places to look for human fossils will be central Africa and Indonesia.

Another classic converted by eBooksLib.com. The Antiquity of Man was published in 1863, and ran into a third edition in the course of that year. The cause of this is not far to seek. Darwin's Origin of Species appeared in 1859, only four years earlier, and rapidly had its effect in drawing attention to the great problem of the origin of living beings. The theories of Darwin and Wallace brought to a head and presented in a concrete shape the somewhat vague speculations as to development and...

Traduzione in italiano della edizione imglese, o americana, del 1848 di Principles of Geology. Non ho rintracciato alcuna edizione del libro tradotto in italiano. Lo trovo di grande interesse e intendo pubblicarlo come Epub.Si tratta di uno studio ampio e documentato della storia geologica, all'epoca ancora poco sviluppata, ma già delineata modernamente, con una ampia casistica e descrizione di fenomeni geologici, scritta con entusiasmo e passione, che merita ancora la massima atten...

The original Harvard Classics Collection contains 51 volumes of the essential works of world literature, showing the progress of man from antics to modern age. In this edition, the original collection is supplemented with the 20 volume Harvard Shelf of Fiction, a selection of the greatest works of fiction.Content:The Harvard Classics:V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & PennV. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus AureliusV. 3: Bacon, Milton, BrowneV. 4: John Milton

In "Charles Lyell and Modern Geology," T. G. Bonney provides an in-depth analysis of Charles Lyell's transformative contributions to geology during the 19th century. Bonney artfully weaves a narrative that highlights Lyell's principles of uniformitarianism, arguing for the slow, gradual processes that shaped the Earth's surface. The book employs a meticulous literary style, combining historical context with a critical examination of Lyell's work, thus situating it within the broader scient...

"A Manual of Elementary Geology" by Sir Charles Lyell is a foundational text in the field of geology, providing a comprehensive overview of the principles and processes that shape the Earth. Lyell's work emphasizes the importance of understanding geological formations through observation and reasoning, advocating for the uniformitarian principle, which posits that the same natural laws and processes that operate in the present have always operated in the past. This approach revolutionized ...

In "Charles Lyell and Modern Geology," T. G. Bonney offers an insightful examination of the pivotal contributions made by Charles Lyell to the field of geology. This scholarly work delves into Lyell's fundamental ideas of uniformitarianism, which posited that the processes shaping the Earth today have been consistent throughout geologic time. Bonney's literary style combines rigorous analysis with a compelling narrative, situating Lyell within the broader scientific discourse of the 19th c...

"The Student's Elements of Geology" by Sir Charles Lyell is a foundational text that introduces readers to the principles of geology in an accessible manner. Lyell, a prominent figure in the field, emphasizes the importance of understanding geological processes through observation and evidence. His work systematically covers various aspects of geology, including the formation of rocks, the processes of erosion, and the significance of fossils. This book serves as an essential resource for ...

In his meticulously curated "Glossary of Geological and Other Scientific Terms Used in the Principles of Geology," Charles Lyell presents an indispensable reference tool for understanding geologic terminology within the context of his groundbreaking work, "Principles of Geology." Lyell's literary style is both accessible and authoritative, reflecting his intent to educate a broader audience about the complexities of geology and the scientific method. The glossary serves as a bridge, connec...