The Elements of Geology

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The Elements of Geology

by William Harmon Norton

EN·~11 hours·89 chapters

Chapters

89 total
1

THE ELEMENTS OF GEOLOGY - BY WILLIAM HARMON NORTON - PROFESSOR OF GEOLOGY IN CORNELL COLLEGE - PREFACE

5:34
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WILLIAM HARMON NORTON - CORNELL COLLEGE, MOUNT VERNON, IOWA - JULY, 1905 - INTRODUCTORY NOTE

2:23
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W. M. DAVIS - HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE, MASS. - JULY, 1905 - INTRODUCTION.—THE SCOPE AND AIM OF GEOLOGY - PART I - EXTERNAL GEOLOGICAL AGENCIES - I. THE WORK OF THE WEATHER II. THE WORK OF GROUND WATER III. RIVERS AND VALLEYS IV. RIVER DEPOSITS V. THE WORK OF GLACIERS VI. THE WORK OF THE WIND VII. THE SEA AND ITS SHORES VIII. OFFSHORE AND DEEP-SEA DEPOSITS - PART II - INTERNAL GEOLOGICAL AGENCIES - IX. MOVEMENTS OF THE EARTH'S CRUST X. EARTHQUAKES XI. VOLCANOES XII. UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES OF IGNEOUS ORIGIN XIII. METAMORPHISM AND MINERAL VEINS - PART III - HISTORICAL GEOLOGY - XIV. THE GEOLOGICAL RECORD XV. THE PRE-CAMBRIAN SYSTEMS XVI. THE CAMBRIAN XVII. THE ORDOVICIAN AND SILURIAN XVIII. THE DEVONIAN XIX. THE CARBONIFEROUS XX. THE MESOZOIC XXI. THE TERTIARY XXII. THE QUATERNARY INDEX - THE ELEMENTS OF GEOLOGY - INTRODUCTION - THE SCOPE AND AIM OF GEOLOGY

7:31
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PART I - EXTERNAL GEOLOGICAL AGENCIES - CHAPTER I - THE WORK OF THE WEATHER

8:50
5

THE CHEMICAL WORK OF WATER

5:02
6

AGENTS OF MECHANICAL DISINTEGRATION

4:00
7

ORGANIC AGENTS

2:23
8

THE MANTLE OF ROCK WASTE

10:31
9

MOVEMENTS OF THE MANTLE OF ROCK WASTE

9:19
10

ROCK SCULPTURE BY WEATHERING

10:09

Description

A straightforward guide to the fundamentals of geology, this text weaves together the forces that shape the Earth with the landforms and rock structures they create. By pairing clear, simple diagrams with concise explanations, it makes complex ideas accessible to newcomers while still challenging them with thoughtfully placed problems. The author’s teaching experience shines through, offering real‑world examples that invite listeners to think inductively and see the connections between theory and observation.

Focusing primarily on the North American continent, the book surveys the continent’s geological development and the major plant and animal groups that mark key evolutionary steps. Early chapters introduce common rocks, glacial processes, and the Pleistocene drift, setting the stage for hands‑on field work. Throughout, concise descriptions and visual aids encourage active learning, making it a useful companion for anyone beginning their journey into earth science.

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Language

en

Duration

~11 hours (651K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2003-07-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

William Harmon Norton

William Harmon Norton

1856–1944

A pioneering Midwestern geologist, this longtime Cornell College professor helped build the study of geology in Iowa and wrote clear, popular textbooks that introduced generations of readers to the subject.

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