| Author |
Beadnell, H. J. L. (Hugh John Llewellyn), 1874-1944 |
| LoC No. |
gs15000308
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| Title |
The topography and geology of the Fayum province of Egypt
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| Original Publication |
Cairo: National Printing Department, 1905.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
At head of title: Survey Department, Egypt.
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| Credits |
Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Smithsonian Institution Libraries)
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| Summary |
"The Topography and Geology of the Fayum Province of Egypt" by H. J. L. Beadnell is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a comprehensive survey focused on the physical geography and geological structures of the Fayum region, a unique depression in Egypt. It likely aims to document findings from extensive geological surveys, offering insights into the area's topography, sedimentary formations, and the historical context of its development. At the start of the text, Beadnell details the initial stages of the geological survey, which began in 1898, describing the previously unexplored region of the Fayum. He outlines the objectives of the survey, including mapping the topography and conducting soil studies, while also mentioning the historical discoveries relevant to the Fayum vertebrate fauna. The introduction sets the stage for detailed explorations of the area's varied landscapes, water systems, and geological formations, which are further elaborated upon in subsequent sections of the publication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QE: Science: Geology
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| Subject |
Geology -- Egypt
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74831 |
| Release Date |
Dec 3, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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