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Foot Steps of the Ancient Great Glacier of North America - A Long Lost Document of a Revolution in 19th Century Geological... Foot Steps of the Ancient Great Glacier of North America - A Long Lost Document of a Revolution in 19th Century Geological Theory (Hardcover)
Harold W. Borns, Jr., Kirk Allen Maasch
R4,001 R3,279 Discovery Miles 32 790 Save R722 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

John K. DeLaski, M.D. practiced medicine in the Penobscot Bay region of Maine and, in addition, was a naturalist with keen powers of observation. His study of the landscape led to the conclusion that a thick glacier had overtopped the highest hills, flooded all of Penobscot Bay, extended far to the east and west and probably was part of a greater continental glacier. He published these very critical field observations and inferences in numerous articles in local newspapers and magazines, and in the American Journal of Science in 1864. His work put him on the "team" of Benjamin Silliman, James D. Dana and Louis Agassiz as an advocate for glaciation as the regional land shaping force opposed to that of the Biblical Deluge, a major scientific conflict of the day both in North America and Europe. He remained a shadowy player, in the background, but clearly contributed critical observations to the argument through personal interactions with Agassiz and other prominent naturalists. They incorporated DeLaski's observations into their own presentations, often without giving him credit. John DeLaski's summary work, a 400 page handwritten manuscript for the book, "The Ancient Great Glacier of North America", was dated 1869. He died in 1874 and the book was not published. The historic significance of DeLaski's unpublished book is based upon its startling contribution to one of the major scientific questions of the day of whether the surficial geology of northern U.S. and Canada was caused by the actions of the Biblical Flood or by continental glaciation. If published, this would have been the first book on this continent, at least, to present a holistic discussion of the controversy in which he presented his critical observations of the surficial geology in Maine, southern New England and New Brunswick, Canada and concluded that these depositional and erosional features must be of glacial origin. DeLaski then incorporated other evidence into the book for glaciation reported by others from the region during a decade or two, and from the mid and far west and Canada to advocate that the entire region was covered by an ice sheet that was at least 5,000 feet and probably much thicker over interior northern U.S. and Canada and which terminated along a glacial margin which extended from southern new England as far westward along the courses of the Ohio, and Missouri Rivers. All this was done while most "naturalists" still advocated the Biblical Flood to explain the major components of the surficial geology in North America and abroad. DeLaski's book containing his critical observations of clearly so many landscape features of glacial origin, if published would have been a pivotal document that would have strongly supported those arguing for glaciations in the glaciations vs. flood international argument.

Foot Steps of the Ancient Great Glacier of North America - A Long Lost Document of a Revolution in 19th Century Geological... Foot Steps of the Ancient Great Glacier of North America - A Long Lost Document of a Revolution in 19th Century Geological Theory (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015)
Harold W. Borns, Jr., Kirk Allen Maasch
R3,345 Discovery Miles 33 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

John K. DeLaski, M.D. practiced medicine in the Penobscot Bay region of Maine and, in addition, was a naturalist with keen powers of observation. His study of the landscape led to the conclusion that a thick glacier had overtopped the highest hills, flooded all of Penobscot Bay, extended far to the east and west and probably was part of a greater continental glacier. He published these very critical field observations and inferences in numerous articles in local newspapers and magazines, and in the American Journal of Science in 1864. His work put him on the "team" of Benjamin Silliman, James D. Dana and Louis Agassiz as an advocate for glaciation as the regional land shaping force opposed to that of the Biblical Deluge, a major scientific conflict of the day both in North America and Europe. He remained a shadowy player, in the background, but clearly contributed critical observations to the argument through personal interactions with Agassiz and other prominent naturalists. They incorporated DeLaski's observations into their own presentations, often without giving him credit. John DeLaski's summary work, a 400 page handwritten manuscript for the book, "The Ancient Great Glacier of North America", was dated 1869. He died in 1874 and the book was not published. The historic significance of DeLaski's unpublished book is based upon its startling contribution to one of the major scientific questions of the day of whether the surficial geology of northern U.S. and Canada was caused by the actions of the Biblical Flood or by continental glaciation. If published, this would have been the first book on this continent, at least, to present a holistic discussion of the controversy in which he presented his critical observations of the surficial geology in Maine, southern New England and New Brunswick, Canada and concluded that these depositional and erosional features must be of glacial origin. DeLaski then incorporated other evidence into the book for glaciation reported by others from the region during a decade or two, and from the mid and far west and Canada to advocate that the entire region was covered by an ice sheet that was at least 5,000 feet and probably much thicker over interior northern U.S. and Canada and which terminated along a glacial margin which extended from southern new England as far westward along the courses of the Ohio, and Missouri Rivers. All this was done while most "naturalists" still advocated the Biblical Flood to explain the major components of the surficial geology in North America and abroad. DeLaski's book containing his critical observations of clearly so many landscape features of glacial origin, if published would have been a pivotal document that would have strongly supported those arguing for glaciations in the glaciations vs. flood international argument.

Physiology and Pharmacology of Bone (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993): A.-B Abou-Samra Physiology and Pharmacology of Bone (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993)
A.-B Abou-Samra; Edited by Gregory R. Mundy; Contributions by D.C. Anderson; Edited by T. John Martin; Contributions by H.C. Anderson, …
R2,931 Discovery Miles 29 310 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The authors, all accomplished and world-renowned experts in their topic areas, have provided controversial and up-to-date accounts of the current status of research in calcium and bone metabolism by reviewing major areas of basic science which have an impact on the understanding of bone diseases and related disorders.

Timing is Everything - Time Management (Paperback): Gerald W Born Timing is Everything - Time Management (Paperback)
Gerald W Born
R513 Discovery Miles 5 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Black Box - A Tale of Monmouth's Rebellion (Paperback): W. Bourne Cooke The Black Box - A Tale of Monmouth's Rebellion (Paperback)
W. Bourne Cooke
R535 R471 Discovery Miles 4 710 Save R64 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Polar Bears in Northwest Greenland - An Interview Survey about the Catch and the Climate (Hardcover): Erik W. Born, Anna... Polar Bears in Northwest Greenland - An Interview Survey about the Catch and the Climate (Hardcover)
Erik W. Born, Anna Heilmann, Lene Kielsen Holm, Kristin L Laidre
R1,461 R1,213 Discovery Miles 12 130 Save R248 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume presents the results of an interview survey on the catch of polar bears in Northwest Greenland between 1952 and 2005. The results are based on detailed descriptions of 588 subsistence catches by Inuit polar bear hunters. The rationale for this study was the indication from hunting statistics suggesting that the catch of polar bears in Northwest Greenland had increased since the early 1990s. This change occurred simultaneously with marked changes in weather conditions and sea ice cover in Northwest Greenland. The information provided by seventy-two experienced polar bear hunters living in the Qaanaaq and Upernavik areas offers a detailed and unique account of polar bear catch, polar bear biology, climate change, and the effect of these changes on both the species and the subsistence hunt.

Madam Domino (Hardcover): W. Bourne Cooke Madam Domino (Hardcover)
W. Bourne Cooke
R929 Discovery Miles 9 290 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Earthtime Chronicles of Belleadaire - Volume 1 - Seeding the Stars (Paperback): Gerald W Born The Earthtime Chronicles of Belleadaire - Volume 1 - Seeding the Stars (Paperback)
Gerald W Born
R553 Discovery Miles 5 530 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Black Box A Tale of Monmouth's Rebellion (Paperback): W. Bourne Cooke The Black Box A Tale of Monmouth's Rebellion (Paperback)
W. Bourne Cooke
R208 Discovery Miles 2 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Kings Son - Or a Memoir of Billy Bray (Paperback): Frederick W. Bourne The Kings Son - Or a Memoir of Billy Bray (Paperback)
Frederick W. Bourne
R705 Discovery Miles 7 050 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The King's Son - Or a Memoir of Billy Bray (Paperback): Frederick W. Bourne The King's Son - Or a Memoir of Billy Bray (Paperback)
Frederick W. Bourne
R664 Discovery Miles 6 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

The King's Son - Or a Memoir of Billy Bray (Hardcover): Frederick W. Bourne The King's Son - Or a Memoir of Billy Bray (Hardcover)
Frederick W. Bourne
R1,020 Discovery Miles 10 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

Madam Domino (1907) (Paperback): W. Bourne Cooke Madam Domino (1907) (Paperback)
W. Bourne Cooke
R827 Discovery Miles 8 270 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone

Madam Domino (1907) (Paperback): W. Bourne Cooke Madam Domino (1907) (Paperback)
W. Bourne Cooke
R827 Discovery Miles 8 270 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The King's Son - Or A Memoir Of Billy Bray (Paperback): Frederick W. Bourne The King's Son - Or A Memoir Of Billy Bray (Paperback)
Frederick W. Bourne
R668 Discovery Miles 6 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

The King's Son - Or A Memoir Of Billy Bray (Hardcover): Frederick W. Bourne The King's Son - Or A Memoir Of Billy Bray (Hardcover)
Frederick W. Bourne
R956 Discovery Miles 9 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

Walruses and the Walrus Hunt in West and Northwest Greenland - An Interview Survey about the Catch and the Climate (Hardcover):... Walruses and the Walrus Hunt in West and Northwest Greenland - An Interview Survey about the Catch and the Climate (Hardcover)
Erik W. Born, Anna Heilmann, Lene Kielsen Holm, Kristin L Laidre, Maria Iversen
R1,262 R1,058 Discovery Miles 10 580 Save R204 (16%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume presents the results of an interview survey among Greenland subsistence hunters on walruses and the catch of walruses in West and Northwest Greenland. In these areas, the catch of walruses is still an important part of the traditional subsistence hunting culture. The Greenland walrus hunting grounds have experienced marked environmental changes due to climate change and quotas were introduced for the catch across all of Greenland in 2006. Thus, we wanted to explore how these changes had affected the local communities by interviewing seventy-six experienced walrus hunters living in twenty-two settlements and towns along the ca. 1,700 km coast from Maniitsoq in the south to Siorapaluk in the north. The interviews resulted in a wealth of detailed information about how climate changes and introduction of quotas have affected the walruses and the walrus hunting practice. The main text summarises the broad findings while more details are provided in the individual hunter statements in four appendices.

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