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Science - History of the Universe Vol. 2: Geology

Science - History of the Universe Vol. 2: Geology

Francis Rolt-Wheeler 2 Episodes Oct 11, 2026

Multi-volume work on science edited by Francis Rolt-Wheeler. The second volume is on Geology written by Harold E. Slade and W. E. Ferguson. This book covers the early efforts in and beginnings of geological concepts, development of the science through the 19th century and its different branches or field of study. It also discusses various geological processes.

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Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 6, August 1906-Various
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