Bøker av Robert Jameson

This classic work of mineralogy provides a detailed account of the minerals and geological formations found in Dumfries County, Scotland. Written by a leading expert in the field, the book explores the complex relationships between minerals and environments, shedding new light on the history and natural resources of this fascinating region. Illustrated with beautiful drawings and diagrams, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the science and beauty of minerals.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This epic narrative traces the history of African exploration, from ancient times to the present. The authors describe the geography, geology, and wildlife of the continent, as well as the adventures of famous explorers such as Livingstone and Stanley. With detailed illustrations and maps, this book is a treasure trove of knowledge for anyone interested in African history and geography.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Dieses Buch dokumentiert die Mineralogie Schottlands und seiner Inseln, wie sie von Robert Jameson während seiner Reisen in den frühen 1800er Jahren beobachtet wurde. Erfahren Sie mehr über die Geologie dieser Region und lassen Sie sich von der Schönheit und Vielfalt der Mineralien verzaubern.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book, first published in 1805, of which the 1816 second edition is reissued here, gives physical descriptions of the minerals discussed in Jameson's three-volume System of Mineralogy. Dividing minerals into solid, friable and fluid types, he describes and gives the English, German, French and Latin names of each.

Robert Jameson (1774-1854) was professor of natural history at Edinburgh for fifty years. A follower of Werner's influential theory of the formation of the Earth, he later accepted the idea that the Earth was formed by natural processes over geological time. His System of Mineralogy was first published in 1808.