An Introduction to Geological Science

Abstract

THE progress of science demands from time to time new text-books by fresh workers, and in the handy little volume before us we have presented to us the leading facts and principles of geology concisely explained and well illustrated by the light of the most recent researches. The author himself, one of the most energetic of observers and teachers, and with a varied experience both in the field and laboratory, has made excellent use of his opportunity, and in this “Geology for Beginners” he has given to the earnest student one of the best introductions to the science ever published. There are other works on elementary geology which will prove more fascinating to general readers, who seek to become acquainted only with the principles of the science; but those who desire to master the subject must enter into details, and they will do well to follow step by step the instructions given by our author.

Geology for Beginners.

By W. W. Watts. Pp. xvii + 352. (London: Macmillan and Co., Ltd. 1898.)