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About The Book: A Manual of Elementary Geology: Or, the Ancient Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants as Illustrated by Geological Monuments was written by Sir Charles Lyell. Published in 1851, this work aimed to present geological concepts in an accessible manner, highlighting how geological formations and fossils provide evidence of the Earth's historical changes. Lyell’s emphasis on uniformitarianism shaped the understanding of geology and natural history, making complex ideas comprehensible to a wider audience. About The Author: Sir Charles Lyell (1797–1875) was a pioneering Scottish geologist known for promoting uniformitarianism through his influential work, Principles of Geology. This concept emphasized that the Earth’s features were shaped by ongoing natural processes over vast timescales, contrasting with catastrophism. A close friend of Charles Darwin, Lyell played a key role in shaping evolutionary thought and the understanding of geological time. The Title 'A Manual of Elementary Geology: Or, the Ancient Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants as Illustrated by Geological Monuments written/authored/edited by Charles Lyell', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367803103 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 544 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Geology. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.