A Description of Active and Extinct Volcanos: With Remarks on Their Origin, Their Chemical Phaenomena, and the Character of Their Products

by Charles Daubeny

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First published in 1826, at a time when the earth sciences were in a state of confusion and controversy, this pioneering study of volcanic action by Charles Daubeny (1795-1867) was significant in promoting the scientific method and the science of geology, at the same time establishing the author's international reputation. Having studied medicine, Daubeny increasingly turned his attention to chemistry, volcanos and earthquakes. Elected a fellow of...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1108075118

ISBN13:9781108075114

Release Date:August 2014

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:500 Pages

Weight:1.39 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"

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