Giants of Geology: The Story of the Great Geologists [Mass Market Paperback] Carroll Lane Fenton and Mildred Adams Fenton

Description

Paperback cover has some wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and a tear at the top. Cover has a larger crease in one corner. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of Carroll Lane Fenton’s “Giants of Geology” offers a fascinating journey through the lives and contributions of the great geologists who shaped our understanding of the Earth. Published in the mid-20th century, this book provides a historical perspective on the development of geology as a science, from the early pioneers who challenged long-held beliefs to the modern thinkers who revolutionized our comprehension of the planet’s complex systems.

Fenton’s engaging narrative brings to life the stories of visionaries like James Hutton, the Scottish “founder of modern geology,” whose theories on the Earth’s ancient age and cyclical processes laid the foundations for our current understanding. Readers will also encounter the remarkable insights of Charles Lyell, whose “Principles of Geology” established the principles of uniformitarianism, and the groundbreaking work of Alfred Wegener, whose controversial theory of continental drift was initially ridiculed but ultimately vindicated.

This copy bears the marks of its journey, with a well-creased spine and cover, testament to the enduring interest in these giants of geology. It invites collectors and readers alike to immerse themselves in the fascinating histories and paradigm-shifting discoveries that have shaped our perception of the ever-evolving Earth beneath our feet.