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James Hutton : the founder of modern geology

McIntyre, Donald B.2001
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One of the leading figures in the Scottish Enlightenment, and the acknowledged founder of modern geology, James Hutton spent most of his life in active research. This book presents an accessible introduction to his life and work.
Main title:
James Hutton : the founder of modern geology / Donald B. McIntyre and Alan McKirdy.
Edition:
Rev. and amended ed.
Imprint:
Edinburgh : NMS, 2001.
Collation:
xi, 51p. : ill. (chiefly col.), facsims. (some col.), col. ports. ; 20 x 21 cm.
Notes:
Previous ed.: Edinburgh: Stationery Office, 1997.Includes index.Bibliography: p.48.
ISBN:
19016636989781901663693
Dewey class:
551'.092551.09551.092
Local class:
551.092552
Language:
English
Index terms:
Rocks Erosion Igneous Metamorphism GraniteRocks
BRN:
180899
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