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Sir Archibald Geikie

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The book ""Sir Archibald Geikie"" by Aubrey Strahan is a biographical work that chronicles the life and achievements of the renowned Scottish geologist, Sir Archibald Geikie. The book is divided into several chapters that cover different aspects of Geikie's life, including his childhood, education, early career, and his contributions to the field of geology.The author provides a detailed account of Geikie's life, drawing on a wide range of sources, including personal letters, journals, and other historical documents. The book also includes numerous photographs and illustrations that help to bring Geikie's story to life.Throughout the book, Strahan highlights Geikie's many accomplishments, including his pioneering work in the study of glacial geology, his contributions to the development of the field of stratigraphy, and his role in the establishment of the Geological Survey of Scotland.In addition to providing a comprehensive overview of Geikie's life and work, the book also offers insights into the broader social and cultural context of the time. Strahan explores the political and intellectual climate of Victorian Britain, and how these factors shaped Geikie's career and worldview.Overall, ""Sir Archibald Geikie"" is an engaging and informative biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most important figures in the history of geology. It will be of interest to anyone with an interest in the history of science, as well as to those interested in the life and career of this remarkable individual.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163184325
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 48
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x3 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 77 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 12. december 2024
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The book ""Sir Archibald Geikie"" by Aubrey Strahan is a biographical work that chronicles the life and achievements of the renowned Scottish geologist, Sir Archibald Geikie. The book is divided into several chapters that cover different aspects of Geikie's life, including his childhood, education, early career, and his contributions to the field of geology.The author provides a detailed account of Geikie's life, drawing on a wide range of sources, including personal letters, journals, and other historical documents. The book also includes numerous photographs and illustrations that help to bring Geikie's story to life.Throughout the book, Strahan highlights Geikie's many accomplishments, including his pioneering work in the study of glacial geology, his contributions to the development of the field of stratigraphy, and his role in the establishment of the Geological Survey of Scotland.In addition to providing a comprehensive overview of Geikie's life and work, the book also offers insights into the broader social and cultural context of the time. Strahan explores the political and intellectual climate of Victorian Britain, and how these factors shaped Geikie's career and worldview.Overall, ""Sir Archibald Geikie"" is an engaging and informative biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most important figures in the history of geology. It will be of interest to anyone with an interest in the history of science, as well as to those interested in the life and career of this remarkable individual.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.

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