Henry Darwin Rogers, 1808-1866: American Geologist
Henry Darwin Rogers was one of the first professional geologists in the United States. He directed two of the earliest state geological surveys--New Jersey and Pennsylvania--in the mid-1830s. His major interest was Pennsylvania, with its Appalachian Mountains, which Rogers saw as great folds of sedimentary rock. He belived that an interpretation of these folds would lead to an understanding of the dynamic processes that had shaped the earth. From Rogers' efforts to...
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Henry Darwin Rogers is a familiar figure in the history of American geology, especially as the director of the first state geological surveys of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Although best remembered for the survey work, Rogers considered his theory of mountain elevation to be his most important scientific legacy. Based on studies of the Appalachian Mountains, Rogers's elevation theory was the first American explanation of the dynamics of elevation. As a study of the Pennsylvania survey, this volume offers new insight into the origin and problems associated with early surveys. As a study of Rogers's life and work, it presents a portrait of a man with strong convictions and dedication and examines the development and application of his ideas. Booknews A biography of one of the first professional geologists in the US, Henry Darwin Rogers, who directed two of the earliest state geological surveys--New Jersey and Pennsylvania--in the mid 1830s, but considered his theory of mountain elevation to be his most important scientific gift. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
\ From the Publisher"Patsy Gerstner ably and clearly presents geologist Henry Darwin Rogers and his professional aspirations, most notably his successes and frustrations with the Pennsylvania Geological Survey, in the context of the scientific institutions and rivalries of his day."--Anne Millbrooke, University of Hartford.\ \ \ \ \ \ BooknewsA biography of one of the first professional geologists in the US, Henry Darwin Rogers, who directed two of the earliest state geological surveys--New Jersey and Pennsylvania--in the mid 1830s, but considered his theory of mountain elevation to be his most important scientific gift. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
