9 Best Geology Books
Goal: Find the best Geology books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best geology books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
9 Best Geology Books
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Annals of the Former World
by John McPhee
Essentials of Geology
by Stephen Marshak
Earth
An Intimate History
by Richard Fortey
Life
An Unauthorized Biography
by Richard Fortey
Physical Geology
by Charles Plummer
Principles of Geology
by Charles Lyell
The Story of Earth
The First 4.5 Billion Years, from Stardust to Living Planet
by Robert M. Hazen
Understanding Earth
by John Grotzinger
Why Geology Matters
Decoding the Past, Anticipating the Future
by Doug Macdougall
Sources
- 1
Five Must-Read Books About Earth | Science| Smithsonian Magazine
smithsonianmag.com
- 2
5 of The Best Geology Books For Beginners - Rock Seeker
rockseeker.com
- 3
100 Best Geology Books of All Time (Updated for 2021)
shortform.com
- 4
Articles2016096 Books To Refresh Your Geology
geoexpro.com
- 5
Top 10 Geology Textbooks | Video Review
wiki.ezvid.com
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