The Geology of Britain: An Introduction

by Peter Toghill

This book is a geological history of Britain from over 2,000 million years ago to the present day and describes the enormous variety of rocks, minerals and fossils that form this fascinating island. An introductory chapter covers the fundamental principles of geology. Further chapters describe the rocks, minerals and fossils of the recognised periods of geological time, and the areas where they are found today. This book is written for the lay person interested in the great variety of Britain's rocks and landscapes but also includes a wealth of information for students at all levels.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Geology, Nature

301 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Judith]

Well written, clearly illustrated and informative. The last couple of pages, which try to predict what will happen to the country we call Britain, are fascinating. Highly recommended.