The Elements of Geology

"The Elements of Geology" by William Harmon Norton is an early 20th-century educational book that introduces geology, linking geological happenings, landscapes, and rock formations to the study of Earth's geological past and processes, mainly in North America. Norton kicks the subject off by setting up the basics of geology and showcasing why there is a great need for a clear outline that shows how geological actions lead to specific results. The book underlines the importance of grasping broad geological concepts, concrete facts, and field investigations. It sets the scene for looking at external and internal geological forces, paving the way for studying how land and rock patterns form and how the planet's surface has changed over time.