The Training Of A Geologist (1892)

The Training of a Geologist is a book written by John Casper Branner and originally published in 1892. The book is a memoir of Branner's early years in the field of geology detailing his education and experiences as a young geologist. Branner recounts his time studying under influential geologists such as Louis Agassiz and James Hall as well as his fieldwork in various locations across the United States. The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific aspects of Branner's training including his experiences with mapping mineralogy and paleontology. Branner's writing style is straightforward and informative providing a valuable insight into the development of geology as a scientific field in the late 19th century. The Training of a Geologist is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of geology or the early years of scientific exploration in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.