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Sedimentary Rocks is a comprehensive book for advanced students of Geology. The book comprises chapters on nature origin sedimentary rocks, texture of sediments, geometry, sands and sandstones, limestones and dolomites, and shale. In addition, the book consists of several diagrams and illustrations to help understand the concepts better. This book is essential for researchers and geologists. About Francis J. Pettijohn Francis J. Pettijohn was an American geologist and academician. He was a professor at the John Hopkins University. Pettijohn completed his PhD from University of Minnesota in 1923. Some of his other notable works include Paleocurrents and Basin Analysis, Sand and Sandstone, Atlas and Glossary of Sedimentary Structures, and Memoirs of an Unrepentant Field Geologist.