The Old Glaciers of Switzerland and North Wales (1860)

The Old Glaciers of Switzerland and North Wales is a book written by Andrew Crombie Ramsay in 1860. The book is a comprehensive study of the geological history of glaciers in Switzerland and North Wales. Ramsay was a geologist and his work in this book is based on his observations and research on the formation and movement of glaciers during the Ice Age.The book is divided into two parts, the first part deals with the glaciers of Switzerland and the second part with those of North Wales. Ramsay provides a detailed account of the different types of glaciers, their formation, movement, and the geological features they create. He also discusses the impact of glaciers on the landscape and the environment.The book is written in a scientific style and includes numerous illustrations, maps, and diagrams to help readers understand the complex geological processes involved. Ramsay's work is considered to be a seminal contribution to the study of glaciology and has been cited by many subsequent researchers in the field.Overall, The Old Glaciers of Switzerland and North Wales is an important work in the history of geology and provides a fascinating insight into the geological history of these regions.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.