THE SEA COAST. By J.A. Steers. New Naturalist No. 25.
(1953) 1954 reprint. 8vo (150 x 222mm). Ppxii,276. Colour and b/w plates, b/w line illustrations, bibliography. Green buckram, spine titled in gilt.
"Our greatest authority on coastal topography, Prof. Steers, shows in a persuasive and compelling way the origin and evolution of cliffs, estuaries, sea marshes, sand dunes and the communities of plants they support." Chapters include: The relation of the coast to the general structures of Great Britain; The movements of beach material; Erosion and accretion, evidence of coastal change; The coast in profile and plan; Cliff scenery; Sand and shingle spits, and salt marshes; Major shingle structures; Studies in the evolution and setting of our coastal scenery; Description of the alndscape and its orgins, Scotland, England, Wales, the West Coast, the South and West Coast; Evidences of elevation and depression of coastlines.
"Our greatest authority on coastal topography, Prof. Steers, shows in a persuasive and compelling way the origin and evolution of cliffs, estuaries, sea marshes, sand dunes and the communities of plants they support." Chapters include: The relation of the coast to the general structures of Great Britain; The movements of beach material; Erosion and accretion, evidence of coastal change; The coast in profile and plan; Cliff scenery; Sand and shingle spits, and salt marshes; Major shingle structures; Studies in the evolution and setting of our coastal scenery; Description of the alndscape and its orgins, Scotland, England, Wales, the West Coast, the South and West Coast; Evidences of elevation and depression of coastlines.
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20599
Author | Steers (J.A.). |
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Book Code | 20599 |
ISBN | B001RX0OJ6. |
Book Description | End-paper inscription. Very good in tape-marked dust-wrapper. |
Book Cover | Hardcover |
Published Date | 1954 |
Publisher | Collins. |
Place | New Naturalist Series. |