Paleozoic Outliers In The Ottawa River Basin (1896)

By Robert Wheelock Ells

Book Overview

Paleozoic Outliers in the Ottawa River Basin is a geological book written by Robert Wheelock Ells in 1896. The book focuses on the geological formations found in the Ottawa River Basin, which is located in Eastern Canada. Ells examines the Paleozoic rocks that are found in the area and describes the different types of rock formations, including limestone, sandstone, and shale. He also discusses the fossils that are found in the rocks and their significance in understanding the geological history of the region. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the geology of the Ottawa River Basin. Ells provides detailed descriptions of the rock formations, their ages, and their locations within the basin. He also discusses the different geological processes that have shaped the region over millions of years, including erosion, glaciation, and tectonic activity. The book is written in a scientific style and includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the geological concepts being discussed. It is a valuable resource for geologists, students of geology, and anyone interested in the geological history of Eastern Canada. Despite being over a century old, Paleozoic Outliers in the Ottawa River Basin remains an important reference work in the field of 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: 1120669901
• ISBN13: 9781120669902
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"