Considers the work of Sir Charles Lyell and his influence on his contemporaries in establishing geology as a science. It continues with an appraisal of Lyell's influence on geology through to the present day across a wide range of subjects and concludes with modern research constructed upon the legacy of Lyell with a look to the future environment.
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Seller: curtis paul books, inc., Crestline, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. First edition hardcover. Trace shelfwear else fine condition.; Geological Society Special Publication; 6.75 X 0.75 X 9.75 inches; 376 pages. Seller Inventory # 58073
Seller: Fossilbooks, Whissonsett, NORFO, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: New. HARDBACK original printed pictorial coloured boards portrait frontispiece pages: viii 376 many illus. 165mm x 248mm (6.5 x 9.75") new. Seller Inventory # 10744
Seller: Bookworks [MWABA, IOBA], Beloit, WI, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Scholarly papers on the life, travels, influence, ideas, work, and legacy of English geographer & educator Charles Lyell. Some of the papers are quite technical, analyzing in modern terms places Lyell visited. Glossy hardcover, as pictured; no jacket, likely as issued. Light wear, minor bumping/nicks to corners; name heavily inked out on free endsheet. Text clean; viii, 376 pages; references, index, many figures - some in color, folding map. Size: Large Octavo. Seller Inventory # y0011
Seller: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.1862390185.G
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1000grams, ISBN:9781862390188. Seller Inventory # 4142407
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Seller: Crossroads Books, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket. First Edition; First Printing. Unmarked. ; Book Description Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds. Covers are shiny, square and without wear. Published without dust Jacket. ; Geological Society Special Publication No. 143; Textbook; 9.75 X 6.75 X 0.75 inches; 376 pages DO4. Seller Inventory # 8398