The West Highlands and the Hebrides
The West Highlands and the Hebrides
A Geologist's Guide for Amateurs
Alfred Harker
December 2015
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Originally published in 1941, this book presents a guide to the geology of the West Highlands and the Hebrides. Aimed at the general reader, it begins with a brief discussion of types of rock before moving through different regions discussing their geological characteristics. The text was written by the renowned British geologist Alfred Harker (1859–1939) and published posthumously. It reflects his extensive knowledge of western Scotland, gained through numerous studies and surveys carried out in the area. A glossary of geological terms, minerals and rocks is included. Illustrative figures are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the landscape of Scotland and the history of geology.
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December 2015Paperback
9781107536777
156 pages
221 × 150 × 10 mm
0.3kg
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Table of Contents
- Editor's preface J. E. Richey
- Note on the manuscript left by Alfred Harker and on its preparation for publication J. S. Boys Smith
- Alfred Harker (1859–1939) Albert Seward
- 1. The rocks of the West Highlands and Isles
- 2. From the Clyde to Loch Fyne
- 3. From the Clyde to the Mull of Kintyre
- 4. Bute and Arran
- 5. From the Mull of Kintyre to Oban
- 6. Jura, Islay, and Colonsay
- 7. The Oban district
- 8. Loch Linnhe and Loch Leven
- 9. Through the Sound of Mull
- 10. The circuit of Mull
- 11. From Ardnamurchan Point to the Kyle of Lochalsh
- 12. Coll, Tiree, and the small isles
- 13. Round the Isle of Skye
- 14. Kyle of Lochalsh to Cape Wrath and Durness
- 15. The Outer Hebrides and the Shiant Isles
- Glossary of geological terms, minerals, and rocks
- Select list of geological maps of the West Highlands and Hebrides.
