Modern Lithology Illustrated And Defined For The Use Of University, Technical And Civil-Service Students (1907)

By Ernest Howard Adye

Book Overview

Modern Lithology Illustrated And Defined For The Use Of University, Technical And Civil-Service Students is a book written by Ernest Howard Adye and published in 1907. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of lithology, which is the scientific study of rocks and their properties. It is intended for students studying at the university, technical, or civil-service level, and provides a detailed and illustrated description of the different types of rocks and their characteristics. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the classification of rocks based on their origin, texture, and mineral composition. It also includes information on the geological processes that form rocks, such as sedimentation, metamorphism, and igneous activity. The book is illustrated with numerous diagrams and photographs that help to explain the different concepts and make the subject matter more accessible to the reader. In addition to its educational value, Modern Lithology Illustrated And Defined For The Use Of University, Technical And Civil-Service Students is also a valuable resource for professionals working in the fields of geology and earth sciences. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject matter and is a useful reference tool for those who need to identify and classify rocks in the field. Overall, this book is an important contribution to the study of lithology and remains a valuable resource for students and professionals alike.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: 116412174X
• ISBN13: 9781164121749
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"