The Building Of The British Isles: A Study In Geographical Evolution (1888) - Brossura

Jukes-Browne, A J

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ISBN 10: 1163913243 ISBN 13: 9781163913246

Casa editrice: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Riassunto

The Building Of The British Isles: A Study In Geographical Evolution is a book written by A. J. Jukes-Browne in 1888. In this book, the author explores the geological history of the British Isles and how it has shaped the landscape we see today. He delves into the different geological periods and the processes that have led to the formation of the islands, including the movement of tectonic plates, volcanic activity, and erosion.Jukes-Browne also examines the role of ice ages in shaping the landscape of the British Isles, including the formation of valleys and the creation of glacial lakes. He discusses the different types of rocks and minerals found in the islands and how they have been used throughout history for building and other purposes.The author provides detailed maps and illustrations throughout the book, which help to illustrate the geological processes and formations he describes. He also includes a glossary of geological terms, making the book accessible to readers with varying levels of knowledge in the subject.Overall, The Building Of The British Isles: A Study In Geographical Evolution is a comprehensive study of the geological history of the British Isles and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the subject.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.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Kessinger Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1163913243
• ISBN 13: 9781163913246
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 390
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile