A Handy Book Of Rock Names: With Brief Descriptions Of The Rocks (1873)

By G. Henry Kinahan

Book Overview

""A Handy Book of Rock Names: With Brief Descriptions of the Rocks"" is a book written by G. Henry Kinahan and published in 1873. The book is a comprehensive guide to the different types of rocks found in nature, and it provides readers with detailed descriptions of each type of rock. Kinahan's book is organized into sections that cover different categories of rocks, such as igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. The author provides a brief overview of the geology of each type of rock, as well as information on their physical properties, chemical composition, and geological history. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of various rock formations, making it a valuable resource for geologists, students, and anyone interested in the natural world. Overall, ""A Handy Book of Rock Names"" is a well-written and informative guide to the fascinating world of rocks and geology.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164159607
• ISBN13: 9781164159605
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"