The Elements of Geology; Adapted to the Use of Schools and Colleges

"The Elements of Geology; Adapted to the Use of Schools and Colleges" by Justin R. Loomis is an educational book from the 1800s that explains the main ideas of geology in a simple way for students. This book probably talks about what the Earth is made of, how different rocks and minerals are sorted, and how they change over long periods. The book starts with a section that tells you what it's about and how it will teach you. Loomis wants to make sure students can easily learn the important facts without getting lost in too much information. The first chapter gets you started by teaching you about the basic elements that form the Earth's outer layer, like oxygen, carbon, and different minerals. These first few chapters give students a strong understanding of geology, teaching them about the Earth's processes and the materials that make it up.