System of Mineralogy
System of Mineralogy by Robert Jameson is a reissue published by Cambridge University Press in 1816, featuring 574 pages in English. This work presents an exploration of mineralogy through the lens of Jameson’s extensive geological knowledge and his collection of specimens. Originally published in 1808, this edition reflects his evolving understanding of the earth’s formation, moving from Neptunism to a recognition of natural processes over geological time.
Readers will find that this volume focuses on what Jameson categorizes as ‘earthy minerals’, including notable examples such as diamonds, rubies, and feldspar. The book delves into the complexities of mineral classification and the historical context of geological theories, highlighting Jameson’s interactions with contemporaries like Darwin and his critiques of other geological perspectives. This edition serves as a significant resource for those interested in the foundational concepts of mineralogy and the historical development of geological thought.
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Robert Jameson (1774-1854) was a renowned geologist who held the chair of natural history at Edinburgh from 1804 until his death. A pupil of Gottlob Werner at Freiberg, he was in turn one of Charles Darwin’s teachers. Originally a follower of Werner’s influential theory of Neptunism to explain the formation of the earth’s crust, and an opponent of Hutton and Playfair, he was later won over by the idea that the earth was formed by natural processes over geological time. He was a controversial writer, accused of bias towards those who shared his Wernerian sympathies such as Cuvier, while attacking Playfair, Hutton and Lyell. He built up an enormous collection of geological specimens, which provided the evidence for his System of Mineralogy, first published in 1808 and here reprinted from the second edition of 1816. Volume 1 deals with what Jameson terms ‘earthy minerals’, including diamonds, rubies and feldspar.
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