| Author |
Jaggar, Thomas Augustus, 1871-1953 |
| LoC No. |
56012973
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| Title |
My experiments with volcanoes
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| Original Publication |
United States: Hawaiian Volcano Research Association,1956.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"My Experiments With Volcanoes" by Thomas Augustus Jaggar is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. The work explores the extensive life and research efforts of Dr. Jaggar, who dedicated his career to studying volcanoes and understanding their processes, focusing particularly on those in Hawaii. This book likely combines autobiographical elements with detailed accounts of his experiments and observations in volcanic geology. The opening of the work introduces readers to the background and motivations of Thomas A. Jaggar, illustrating his early influences and passion for natural sciences. He recounts formative experiences, such as trips to Vesuvius and studies under influential mentors at Harvard, which shaped his dedication to the field of geology. Dr. Jaggar's reflections set the stage for a narrative that intertwines personal anecdotes with scientific inquiry, hinting at the significant discoveries he would later contribute to the study of volcanoes and the mentorship he provided to future generations of scientists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QE: Science: Geology
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| Subject |
Volcanoes
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| Subject |
Geologists -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69830 |
| Release Date |
Jan 18, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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