Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Notes To Lectures on Geology"

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Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes,
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Creator Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Title Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Notes To Lectures on Geology"
Dates 1834-1864
Abstract Geology lecture notes by Edward Hitchcock on a wide variety of topics. Hitchcock focuses primarily on describing rock types (including where they are found and their varieties), the mineral composition of rocks, causes of geological change, several different theories of geology, and fossils. His discussion of fossils is broken down by type of organism, and includes descriptions of the organisms as well as information about the numbers and locations of fossils found.
Notes The notes are undated. The first date provided is taken from the date on the folder and the second date provided is Hitchcock's death date.
Physical Description 1 item (98 pages) ; 15 x 21 cm, Pagination includes seven unattached pages of notes inserted into the booklet.
Languages English
Place of Creation Amherst (Mass.)
Genre Lecture notes
Subject Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Notebooks, sketchbooks, etc.
Subject Geology – Study and teaching (Higher) – Massachusetts – Amherst
Subject Fossils – Study and teaching (Higher) – Massachusetts – Amherst
Part of Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
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Repository Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location Box 10 Folder 13
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