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Thoughts on a Pebble, or, A First Lesson in Geology

By Gideon Algernon Mantell

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Unlock the secrets of Earth's history by following the incredible journey of a single pebble, revealing ancient worlds and powerful geological forces.

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2020-08-07
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"Thoughts on a Pebble, or, A First Lesson in Geology" by Gideon Algernon Mantell is a captivating journey into the world of geology through the eyes of wonder, focusing on the tale told by a simple pebble. Meant for young readers, the story uncovers how even the smallest stone holds immense stories of Earth's history. Beginning with a humble flint pebble, the author inspires inquisitiveness about the natural world by examining its birth and the natural forces involved in creating it, showing the ancient stories are locked within its form. The book emphasizes that profound truths about our planet's past lie hidden within what appears ordinary.

About the Author

Gideon Algernon Mantell MRCS FRS was an English obstetrician, geologist and palaeontologist. His attempts to reconstruct the structure and life of Iguanodon began the scientific study of dinosaurs: in 1822 he was responsible for the discovery of the first fossil teeth, and later much of the skeleton, of Iguanodon. Mantell's work on the Cretaceous of southern England was also important.

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