Publisher's Synopsis
A Brief Survey of Physical and Fossil Geology: Being Two Lectures (1839) is a book written by Frederick John Francis. The book provides a comprehensive overview of physical and fossil geology, covering topics such as the formation of rocks and minerals, the structure of the earth's crust, and the history of life on earth. The author presents the information in the form of two lectures, making it accessible to both students and laypeople interested in the subject. The book is written in a clear and concise style, with illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding the concepts discussed. Overall, A Brief Survey of Physical and Fossil Geology is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the science of geology.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.