The Physical Geology Geography of Ireland (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The Physical Geology Geography of IrelandThose, however, who have studied the physical history of this country are well aware that it is full of interest to the student of Nature, and that it offers many special problems for solution. The relative ages and mode of formation of its moun tains, the origin of its Central Plain, of its river valleys, and of its numerous lakes; its volcanic pheno mena, the evidences of extensive glaciation at a for mer period exhibited by its rock-surfaces, its eskers and extensive moorlands - all these will repay careful study, and will form the subject of the following pages.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.