Deposition of the Sedimentary Rocks

Originally published in 1929, this book contains an overview of the conditions that have controlled the distribution of various sedimentary deposits. Marr covers topics such as marine deposits and the use of fossils for purposes of correlation. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in physical geography and the history of geology.

1. Introduction: chronology and physical conditions; 2. Chronology; 3. Correlation: the use of fossils; 4. Deposits on land and sea; 5. Accumulations and deposits of the land areas; 6. Marine deposits: belts of sedimentation; 7. Marine deposits (continued): the belt of variables; 8. The belt of variables (continued): details of sediments; 9. The belt of variables (continued); 10. The mud belt; 11. The organic belt; 12. Climatic belts in the oceans; 13. Uniformity and evolution; Index.