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The mountains and fjords of Greenland preserve a record of nearly four billion years of Earth history - a story of mountain building, volcanic eruptions, primitive life and ice ages. During this vast period of time, through processes of continental drift, Greenland has journeyed from the southern hemisphere through the tropics to its present polar position. This volume presents an account of the geological evolution of Greenland, together with its mineral wealth and hydrocarbon potential. It is written in a form that is aimed at the general reader with an interest in the dramatic history of our planet.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
You know, in this age of mindless habitat destruction, idiotic religions, dumb-arse politics and The Daily Mail, we really do need a good reason to feel that the 'sapiens' bit of our self-given name has some kind of validity. (Homo sapiens etc etc)
Well - here it is!
Yup, this book can sincerely restore your confidence in our endearing faith in social advancement. It is a true thumper. The graphics are good (in fact some of the best I've ever encountered in an over-all improving science canon); the text is erudite and lucid; the coverage is stupendous, the maps are supremely helpful; and some of the photos are genuinely stunning - yes, it really is a piece of work worthy of the wood fibre, cellulose, gubbins and modern printing involved within it. For how many books these days can you honestly claim that!?
And I just love the time maps of Greenland's movements over the past 500 odd million years. Busy? I'll say. The old gal's travelled quite extensively; she's knoodled round the south pole, done some sun-bathing on the equator - maybe her current chilly guise is just a passing fad...Tomorrow? Who knows? And that too is part of my fascination with well rendered geology. It puts so much into proper perspective: how wonderful this planet is - such a lucky, lucky planet - a 'Goldilocks' planet indeed.
This book is a superb addition to anyone's knowledge base; whatever you pay for it, it will be worth each and every penny. The sheer quantity and quality of information it imparts constitutes a testament to human capabilities - so go on - banish the dismal banality of today's naffness! Reason To Be Cheerful.
Blinking marvellous!
P.S. Did I mention that I really liked it?
Well - here it is!
Yup, this book can sincerely restore your confidence in our endearing faith in social advancement. It is a true thumper. The graphics are good (in fact some of the best I've ever encountered in an over-all improving science canon); the text is erudite and lucid; the coverage is stupendous, the maps are supremely helpful; and some of the photos are genuinely stunning - yes, it really is a piece of work worthy of the wood fibre, cellulose, gubbins and modern printing involved within it. For how many books these days can you honestly claim that!?
And I just love the time maps of Greenland's movements over the past 500 odd million years. Busy? I'll say. The old gal's travelled quite extensively; she's knoodled round the south pole, done some sun-bathing on the equator - maybe her current chilly guise is just a passing fad...Tomorrow? Who knows? And that too is part of my fascination with well rendered geology. It puts so much into proper perspective: how wonderful this planet is - such a lucky, lucky planet - a 'Goldilocks' planet indeed.
This book is a superb addition to anyone's knowledge base; whatever you pay for it, it will be worth each and every penny. The sheer quantity and quality of information it imparts constitutes a testament to human capabilities - so go on - banish the dismal banality of today's naffness! Reason To Be Cheerful.
Blinking marvellous!
P.S. Did I mention that I really liked it?
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