Henry T. De La Beche

Researches in Theoretical Geology

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

First published in 1834, this work covers such topics as the density of planets and the mineralisation of organic remains.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 432
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Februar 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 606g
• ISBN-13: 9781108066969
• ISBN-10: 1108066968
• Artikelnr.: 40549287

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
1. Different densities of the sun and known planets
2. Gaseous state of the solar system
3. Fractured state of the earth's surface
4. Transport of detritus by rivers
5. Chemical change in rocks
6. Mineral crust of the globe
7. External oxidation of a metallic nucleus
8. Mountain valleys
9. Faults on hilly countries
10. Polish and striated marks in faults
11. Organic remains
12. Organic remains imbedded in rocks now forming
13. Marine life in the ocean
14. Division of rocks
15. Fossiliferous rocks
16. Oolitic group
17. Supracretaceous group
18. Igneous rocks
Appendix.