Presidential Address By Grove Karl Gilbert: With Constitution And Standing Rules, Abstracts Of Minutes And Lists Of Officers And Members, 1895

This volume presents the "Presidential Address" delivered by Grove Karl Gilbert to the Geological Society of Washington in 1895, offering insights into the geological thinking of the time. Included are the society's constitution and standing rules, abstracts of minutes, and lists of officers and members, providing a snapshot of the society's activities and membership during that year.

Grove Karl Gilbert (1843-1918) was a pioneering geologist renowned for his contributions to geomorphology, hydrology, and planetary geology. His presidential address provides a valuable historical record of the geological discourse at the end of the 19th century. This book offers readers a glimpse into the scientific community of the era and the evolution of geological thought.

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