Physiography: An Introduction to the Study of Nature

By Thomas Henry Huxley

Book Overview

Physiography: An Introduction to the Study of Nature is a book written by T. H. Huxley that provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the natural world. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of physiography, which is the science of the physical features and processes of the earth. It covers a wide range of topics, including geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy. Huxley's writing style is clear and concise, making complex scientific concepts easy to understand. The book is an excellent resource for students, teachers, and anyone interested in the natural world. It is a timeless classic that has been widely used as a reference book for over a century.1887. With illustrations. Contents: The Thames; Springs; Rain and Dew; The Crystallization of Water; Snow and Ice; Evaporation; The Atmosphere; The Chemical Composition of Pure Water; The Chemical Composition of Natural Waters; The Work of Rain and Rivers; Ice and Its Work; The Sea and Its Work; Earthquakes and Volcanoes; Slow Movements of the Land; Living Matter and the Effects of its Activity on the Distribution of Terrestrial Solids, Fluids, and Gases-Deposits Formed by the Remains of Plants; The Formation of Land by Animal Agencies-Coral Land; The Formation of Land by Animal Agencies-Foraminiferal Land; The Geological Structure of the Basin of the Thames; and the Interpretation of that Structure; The Distribution of Land and Water; The Figure of the Earth-Construction of Maps; The Movement of the Earth; and The Sun.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: 1162805854
• ISBN13: 9781162805856
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"