Town Geology - Angelo Heilprin - Bog

""Town Geology: The Lesson Of The Philadelphia Rocks"" is a book written by Angelo Heilprin and published in 1885. The book explores the geology of the city of Philadelphia and its surrounding areas, providing a detailed account of the rock formations and geological history of the region. Heilprin uses Philadelphia as a case study to illustrate the principles of geology and how they can be applied to understanding the geological history of any urban area. The book is divided into chapters that cover topics such as the types of rocks found in the region, the geological history of the area, and the impact of human activity on the local geology. Heilprin's writing is accessible to both lay readers and geologists, making ""Town Geology"" a valuable resource for anyone interested in the geological history of urban areas.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.