Henry Darwin Rogers, 1808-1866: American Geologist (History American Science & Technology series)

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pp. 311, “Henry Darwin Rogers was one of the first professional geologists in the United States. He directed two of the earliest state geological surveys?ew Jersey and Pennsylvania?n the mid-1830s. His major interest was Pennsylvania, with its Appalachian Mountains, which Rogers saw as great folds of sedimentary rock. He belived that an interpretation of these folds would lead to an understanding of the dynamic processes that had shaped the earth. From Rogers’ efforts to explain these Pennsylvania folds came the first uniquely American theory of mountain elevation, a theory that Rogers personally considered his most significant achievement.”

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ISBN 0817307354
ISBN13 9780817307356
Number of pages 311
Original Title Henry Darwin Rogers, 1808-1866: American Geologist (History American Science & Technology series)
Published Date 1994
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition Very Good
Binding Hardcover
Size 8vo
Place of Publication Tuscaloosa
Edition First Edition
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pp. 311, “Henry Darwin Rogers was one of the first professional geologists in the United States. He directed two of the earliest state geological surveys?ew Jersey and Pennsylvania?n the mid-1830s. His major interest was Pennsylvania, with its Appalachian Mountains, which Rogers saw as great folds of sedimentary rock. He belived that an interpretation of these folds would lead to an understanding of the dynamic processes that had shaped the earth. From Rogers’ efforts to explain these Pennsylvania folds came the first uniquely American theory of mountain elevation, a theory that Rogers personally considered his most significant achievement.”

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Weight 1.1 kg