Geological facts; or, the crust of the earth, what it is, and what are its uses

A concise, popular introduction to the composition and history of the Earth’s outer layers, written for amateur students. It explains how investigators reconstruct crustal history from strata and fossils, surveying major rock systems and fossil assemblages from the earliest formations through Paleozoic, Carboniferous, and Mesozoic sequences to Tertiary deposits. The text describes field and collecting practices, illustrates typical fossils and structures, and outlines practical uses of minerals and rocks. It closes by addressing apparent tensions between geological evidence and sacred texts, offering reconciliatory perspectives for readers seeking to harmonize scientific findings with religious belief.