The Story of a Boulder; Or, Gleanings from the Note-Book of a Field Geologist

This book is a collection of various geological essays by Archibald Geikie, the head of the Geological Department at Edinburgh University. It covers diverse topics such as earthquakes and volcanoes, glaciers, landforms and marine erosion. The book starts with two introductory chapters on geology and its place in nature. This is followed by discussions on the geology of England and Wales, Ireland, and Scotland. Volume One includes Geikie's notes on the natural history of North America and the Pacific Islands, while Volume Two includes his field observations in Australia.With many illustrations and maps, this book will be fascinating to any reader interested in geology.