Thoughts on a Pebble, or, A First Lesson in Geology — John Shaqi
Thoughts on a Pebble, or, A First Lesson in GeologyMantell, Gideon Algernon
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Thoughts on a Pebble, or, A First Lesson in Geology
Mantell, Gideon Algernon
Geology -- Juvenile literature
_In 2 vols. foolscap 8vo, cloth, lettered, with Coloured Plates, and
several hundred Figures of Fossil Remains, price One Guinea._
THE MEDALS OF CREATION;
OR,
FIRST LESSONS IN GEOLOGY, AND IN THE STUDY OF ORGANIC REMAINS.
These volumes comprise a Popular Introduction to the study
of Organic remains, and a general view of Fossil Botany and
Zoology.
Geological Excursions to some of the most interesting places
in England are described, in illustration of the method of observing
and investigating Geological Phenomena, and of collecting Organic
Remains.
Ample instructions are given for the development and arrangement
of Fossil _Vegetables_, _Corals_, _Shells_, _Bones_, _Teeth_, &c.:
and practical directions for the microscopical examination of
rocks composed of Fossil Infusoria, and the intimate structure of
mineralized Plants, Teeth, &c. In fine, these volumes are offered
as a popular guide and hand-hook for the Student and Amateur
Collector of Fossil Remains, and the Reader who may desire a general
acquaintance with a science replete with objects of the highest
interest; and for the Tourist who may wish, in the course of his
travels, to employ profitably and agreeably a leisure hour, in the
various districts he may visit. Such a work has long been required;
and the present will be found to comprise all that can reasonably be
expected in two pocket volumes. The plates are alike beautiful and
faithful representations of the originals.
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the art of book, making, in the best understanding of that term; we
mean technically and _mechanically_ as well as _intellectually_.
Dr. Mantell's 'Medals of Creation' are, indeed, among the
_chef d'oeuvres_ of the art; and, being elegantly bound in embossed
covers, of the still portable size of the larger 12mo, will and
must take their place as the companions, not only of the geologist
in his study, but in the field; while they will also accompany
the intelligent travellers of both sexes as most instructive and
delightful Mentors in their journeyings among the grand and beautiful
scenes of our globe. This work is a _classic of high excellence_,
of great research, and formidable labour; and we cannot close our
remarks without again expressing our admiration of the perspicuity,
method, and condensation by which it is distinguished."--_American
Journal of Science for January_, 1845.
_In one volume square 8vo, with 12 coloured plates; price 10s._
THOUGHTS ON ANIMALCULES;
OR,
A GLIMPSE OF THE INVISIBLE WORLD REVEALED BY THE MICROSCOPE.
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