Despite never graduating from university, Sir Archibald Geikie (1835 1924) forged an exceptionally successful scientific career. In 1855 he was appointed to the Scottish branch of the Geological Survey, and by 1882 was Director General of the Survey. In keeping with his Edinburgh beginnings, most of his career was spent studying igneous rocks. He was a prolific and gifted writer, producing textbooks, popular science books and biographical and historical works, including the influential Founders of Geology (1897), as well as numerous technical publications. The only geologist to hold the post...
Despite never graduating from university, Sir Archibald Geikie (1835 1924) forged an exceptionally successful scientific career. In 1855 he was appoin...
The Founders of Geology by Archibald Geikie. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1905 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.
The Founders of Geology by Archibald Geikie. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1905 and may have some imperfections such a...
Landscape in History and Other Essays by Archibald Geikie. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1905 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.
Landscape in History and Other Essays by Archibald Geikie. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1905 and may have some imperf...
