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""A Text-book of Geology,"" by James Dwight Dana, presents a comprehensive overview of geological science as understood in the mid-19th century. This volume provides a detailed examination of the earth's structure, composition, and the processes that have shaped its surface over vast spans of time. Dana, a prominent geologist and zoologist, offers insights into the formation of rocks, the dynamics of geological forces, and the fossil record, making the book a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts alike. Although reflecting the scientific understanding of its time, this text offers a fascinating glimpse into the historical development of geological knowledge and remains relevant for those interested in the history of science and the foundations of modern geology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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