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: 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