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Henry Darwin Rogers, 1808-1866 : American geologist

Author: Patsy Gerstner
Publisher: Tuscaloosa : University of Alabama Press, ©1994.
Series: History of American science and technology series.
Edition/Format:   Book : Biography : State or province government publication : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Henry Darwin Rogers is a familiar figure in the history of American geology, especially as the director of the first state geological surveys of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Although best remembered for the survey work, Rogers considered his theory of mountain elevation to be his most important scientific legacy. Based on studies of the Appalachian Mountains, Rogers's elevation theory was the first American  Read more...
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Genre/Form: Biography
Additional Physical Format: Online version:
Gerstner, Patsy, 1933-
Henry Darwin Rogers, 1808-1866.
Tuscaloosa : University of Alabama Press, c1994
(OCoLC)625187660
Named Person: Henry D Rogers; Henry Darwin Rogers; Henry D Rogers
Material Type: Biography, Government publication, State or province government publication
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Patsy Gerstner
ISBN: 0817307354 9780817307356
OCLC Number: 29877084
Description: xi, 311 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Series Title: History of American science and technology series.
Responsibility: Patsy Gerstner.

Abstract:

Henry Darwin Rogers is a familiar figure in the history of American geology, especially as the director of the first state geological surveys of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Although best remembered for the survey work, Rogers considered his theory of mountain elevation to be his most important scientific legacy. Based on studies of the Appalachian Mountains, Rogers's elevation theory was the first American explanation of the dynamics of elevation. As a study of the Pennsylvania survey, this volume offers new insight into the origin and problems associated with early surveys. As a study of Rogers's life and work, it presents a portrait of a man with strong convictions and dedication and examines the development and application of his ideas.

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