Principles of Geology: The Three Books - Complete in One Edition with Diagrams; The Modern Changes of the Earth and Its Inhabitants Considered as Illustrative of Geology

Charles Lyell introduces geology, explaining the characteristics of the Earth and its minerals, and how time affects change over the ages. This edition unites the three books, and appends over 100 diagrams, drawings and charts.

Written in the mid-19th century, many of Lyell's points and observations have since been refined or superseded by improvements in the science. However, his examination of geologic phenomena, his astute evaluations of the natural world, and reasoned explanations of eve...