Geology

PEARL, Richard M.,
Geology
An Introduction to Principles of Physical and Historical Geology
College Outline Series, nr. 13
Barnes & Nobles Inc., New York, 1960;
Third (revised ) edition, reprint, 1971
SBN 389000558

 Handbook geology of Richard M. Pearl, professor of geology at Colorado College. His book covers the introductory course in general geology, which is usually divided into one semester each of physical geology and historical geology. The book contains a tabulated bibliography and quick reference table to other standard textbooks of geology.

 Contents:

1. The Science of geology
2. Our planet Earth
3. Interior of the Earth
4. Vulcanism
5. Geologic Structures produced by Diastrophism
6. Earthquakes
7. Minerals
8. Rocks
9. Weathering and Soils
10. Gravity Movements
11. Streams
12. Ground Water
13. Glaciation
14. Swamps and Lakes
15. Oceans
16. Wind
17. Maps
18. Origin of the Earth
19. Evolution of Life
20. Interpretation of Geologic History
21. Pre-Cambrian Era
22. Paleozoic Era
23. Mesozoic Era
24. Cenozoic Era

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