The Birth-Time of the World and Other Scientific Essays

"The Birth-Time of the World and Other Scientific Essays" by John Joly is a group of writings that look at different science subjects mostly about the Earth. It talks about ideas related to geology and minerals, and tries to explain how old the Earth is and how it changes using science. The first writing talks about how the Earth was made and how old it is using science. The author thinks about old ideas from thinkers, and compares them to new ways of thinking that say the Earth was made slowly over time. The book also talks about how long it takes for rocks to form, how mountains wear down, and what the Earth and its rocks can tell us about its age.