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About The Book: A Bibliography of Indian Geology, compiled by Richard Dixon Oldham, catalogs books and papers on the geology of British India and neighboring regions published before the end of 1887. This comprehensive bibliography serves as a valuable resource for geologists and historians, providing insights into the development of geological research in India during the British colonial period. Oldham meticulously organizes the entries, which include both scientific works and reports by various authors, reflecting the growing interest in the geological sciences in India. This work highlights Oldham's commitment to advancing geological knowledge and his contributions to the field of geology in the Indian context. About The Author: Richard Dixon Oldham (1858–1936) was a prominent British geologist renowned for his pioneering contributions to seismology. Born to geologist Thomas Oldham, he studied at Rugby School and the Royal School of Mines before joining the Geological Survey of India in 1879, where he published extensively on geological topics, including the structure of the Himalayas. His significant work on the 1897 Assam earthquake led to the first clear identification of P-waves, S-waves, and surface waves on seismograms, providing evidence for the Earth's central core. Oldham received several honors, including the Lyell Medal and fellowship in the Royal Society, and served as President of the Geological Society of London. The Title 'A Bibliography of Indian Geology: Being a List of Books and Papers Relating to the Geology of British India and Adjoining Countries Published Previous to the End of A.D. 1887 written/authored/edited by R. D. Oldham', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367807743 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 163 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Science. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.