16576

,

Julian Ashbourn

Springer,

1 online resource (xiv, 271 p.) , col. ill., col. maps.

In the beginning -- An overview of the geology of Britain -- Early settlers -- The south coast -- Dartmoor -- North Devon -- South Wales -- North Wales -- The Peak District -- The Lake District -- The Yorkshire Dales -- The Yorkshire moors -- Scottish Lowlands -- Scottish Highlands -- East Anglia and the Chilterns -- Coastal erosion.,This book discusses the geological history of Britain from the early geological formation of the British Isles, through to the variety of currently visible rock formations and ensuing natural landscapes. It is presented as an accessible narrative which may be utilised in a variety of educational contexts, or simply enjoyed as an holistic overview of the subject. It additionally provides an important visual record of British geology in the 21st century via a portfolio of high quality, scientifically accurate photographs, which are themselves part of a larger collection, being developed to becom.

QE

261

.A84

2011

9789048188604 ,

Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-267) and index.

c2011