Physiography Of Victoria: An Introduction To Geomorphology
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few regions of Australia reward geological scrutiny as richly as Victoria, a landscape shaped by millions of years of volcanic activity, ancient sea transgressions, and relentless fluvial erosion — and Physiography of Victoria: An Introduction to Geomorphology stands as the definitive scientific account of this remarkable terrain. E. Sherbon Hills, one of Australia's most distinguished earth scientists, presents a systematic and authoritative survey of the physical landforms of Victoria, guiding readers through the state's diverse geological provinces — from the highlands of the Great Dividing Range to the coastal plains and volcanic landscapes of the Western District. The work instructs both students and professionals in the principles of geomorphology as applied to a specific and scientifically significant region, grounding abstract theory in the observable, tangible features of the Victorian landscape. Hills argues that understanding a landscape's physiography is inseparable from understanding its geological history, weaving together stratigraphy, structural geology, and surface processes into a coherent and compelling narrative. His style is precise and methodical, characteristic of the best mid-twentieth-century scientific writing — rigorous in its analysis yet accessible enough to serve as a genuine introductory text. A landmark in Australian earth science literature, this volume remains an essential reference for geographers, geologists, and anyone fascinated by the forces that have sculpted the southern Australian continent — leaving the reader with an enduring curiosity about what lies beneath the surface of the land they walk upon.
Author: E. Sherbon Hills
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, Whitcombe & Tombs
Genre: Geography & Earth science
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few regions of Australia reward geological scrutiny as richly as Victoria, a landscape shaped by millions of years of volcanic activity, ancient sea transgressions, and relentless fluvial erosion — and Physiography of Victoria: An Introduction to Geomorphology stands as the definitive scientific account of this remarkable terrain. E. Sherbon Hills, one of Australia's most distinguished earth scientists, presents a systematic and authoritative survey of the physical landforms of Victoria, guiding readers through the state's diverse geological provinces — from the highlands of the Great Dividing Range to the coastal plains and volcanic landscapes of the Western District. The work instructs both students and professionals in the principles of geomorphology as applied to a specific and scientifically significant region, grounding abstract theory in the observable, tangible features of the Victorian landscape. Hills argues that understanding a landscape's physiography is inseparable from understanding its geological history, weaving together stratigraphy, structural geology, and surface processes into a coherent and compelling narrative. His style is precise and methodical, characteristic of the best mid-twentieth-century scientific writing — rigorous in its analysis yet accessible enough to serve as a genuine introductory text. A landmark in Australian earth science literature, this volume remains an essential reference for geographers, geologists, and anyone fascinated by the forces that have sculpted the southern Australian continent — leaving the reader with an enduring curiosity about what lies beneath the surface of the land they walk upon.