A Sketch Of The Geology Of Fife And The Lothians

Including Detailed Descriptions Of Arthur's Seat And Pentland Hills (1839)

von Charles Maclaren

252 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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""A Sketch of the Geology of Fife and the Lothians: Including Detailed Descriptions of Arthur's Seat and Pentland Hills"" is a book written by Charles Maclaren in 1839. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the geology of Fife and the Lothians, two regions located in eastern Scotland. Maclaren's work includes detailed descriptions of two prominent geological features in the area: Arthur's Seat and the Pentland Hills.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the geology of the region. Maclaren begins by discussing the general geological structure of Fife and the Lothians, including the types of rocks that can be found there and how they were formed. He then goes on to describe the various geological formations that are present in the area, such as the Old Red Sandstone and the Carboniferous Limestone.One of the highlights of the book is Maclaren's detailed descriptions of Arthur's Seat and the Pentland Hills. He provides a thorough analysis of the geological features of these two landmarks, including their composition, formation, and history. Maclaren also discusses the various fossils that can be found in the area, providing insight into the ancient flora and fauna that once inhabited the region.Overall, ""A Sketch of the Geology of Fife and the Lothians"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the geology of Scotland. Maclaren's detailed descriptions and insightful analysis make this book a must-read for geologists, historians, and anyone interested in the natural history of the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geowissenschaften, Geographie, Umwelt, Planung Umwelt Angewandte Ökologie
• ISBN: 9781436751223
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC