The Record Of The Sub-Wealden Exploration (1878)

The Record of the Sub-Wealden Exploration is a book written by Henry Willett and first published in 1878. The book is a detailed account of an exploration of the sub-Wealden strata, which are layers of rock and sediment that lie beneath the Wealden area of southern England. The exploration was conducted by a team of geologists and paleontologists, and the book provides a comprehensive record of their findings.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the exploration. The first chapter provides an overview of the geology and geography of the Wealden area, including a description of the sub-Wealden strata. The following chapters describe the various methods used by the exploration team to study the strata, including drilling, boring, and excavation.The middle chapters of the book provide detailed descriptions of the different layers of the sub-Wealden strata, including their composition, thickness, and age. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the complex geology of the area.The final chapters of the book focus on the fossils that were discovered during the exploration. The sub-Wealden strata are known for their rich fossil record, and the book provides detailed descriptions of the various species of plants and animals that were found. The book also includes a discussion of the significance of these fossils for our understanding of the history of life on Earth.Overall, The Record of the Sub-Wealden Exploration is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the geology and paleontology of southern England. It provides a detailed and comprehensive record of an important scientific exploration, and is an important historical document in its own right.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and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.